We usually go for a walk, as opposed to just letting Sparky out for a quick wee.  When we come in, it’s usually about like this.

Sparky is getting 15 to 20 Maro snacks per day just for going to the bathroom.  That may seem like a lot of snacks.  Big Brain Grok says:

A 13-year-old Beagle is a senior/elderly dog (Beagle average lifespan is roughly 12–15 years). In human terms it’s roughly comparable to a person in their late 60s to mid-70s

We don’t care.  Sparky is pretty nimble for an old fella.  He should be happy in his dotage.

If we are getting up this early, Sparky prefers dawn patrol.  He wants to hector rabbits, sweep for coyotes and maybe find some fresh goose shit for breakfast.

Sparky is fine with our morning fellowship, as long as we keep it professional.  He just doesn’t see the point of drinking coffee at sunrise when there may be a dead bird in the yard.