Every so often I have a craving for a big fat cigar.
I just spent the evening fitting a bike carrier to the car. I've not really biked since I got the hound in 08. And in truth because she's not fond of the swish of my fly rod, I've not really been out fishing since I got her either.
I just spent the evening fitting a bike carrier to the car. I've not really biked since I got the hound in 08. And in truth because she's not fond of the swish of my fly rod, I've not really been out fishing since I got her either.
So what you're saying is you're going to bike to your fishing spot while smoking a big fat cigar. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised she doesn't enjoy going fishing with you. There's a lot of exploring she can do while you're preoccupied with the fish. I wonder if she'd get used to the swishing over some time?
Ohh I don't smoke. Did once, and now find the whiff of it rancid. So the craving for a cigar is quite inexplicable.
DeleteCycling with her was deathly dangerous the few times I brought her. Her nose would take control and she's off across the front of me with the cord of the extension lead wrapping up in the bike. And the effort to train her seemed rather pointless for the cycle loops are about two miles longer than I think good for her.
On the swishing of the line. I thought she would, but it really only got worse. And since I was trying at the time to give her confidence that she was safe the fishing just seemed to set her back.
Whenever I see someone biking with their dog, I think what a great way to get them the exercise they need and letting them RUN fast. But I then imagine Rigby and I trying it and think it will end in tragedy. :) It probably does take some training.
DeleteIt's funny how they have their "thing". Rescues often come with a series of issues that make them afraid of this and that and then get over them with a bit of time and building their confidence as you said. But some stick around. It makes you wonder if it's just their thing or phobia like people have or if it's due to a pre-adoption event.
Yeah,,their thing. I wonder sometimes if the little brat is running a line on me. Last night I watched her 'work it' for 15 full minutes to get into my bed after she'd been out in the fields and was damp if not outright wet. She played ALL the cute repertoire ending up with a totally new one, in the well of the desk and looking up at me with one eye through a tiny gap between my legs.
DeleteBut I do think they do have 'issues'.
Okay... I'm laughing at Kimberly first line!
ReplyDeleteI use to love to ride, but once we moved to the country I gave it up. Turned out dealing with loose dogs (not my own) was a real challenge. A neighbor's deerhound ripped my pants leg before I manage to kick him away (and before he managed to connect with skin) and that was just one incident.
I say if you want to fish, leave Jess at home and go enjoy yourself! She'll forgive you. (maybe?)
Hmm, the dogs on the side of the road was a big thing when I was young. Not so much now. I suspect people were sued when dogs bit them or worse getting hit by cars.
DeleteI realised she's NEVER left alone. She always has someone with her.
On the fishing I could bring her and tether her with her lead. She's probably OK nowadays. Last time she got out of the harness and legged it.
There is a leash law within the city limits, but dogs can still roam free in rural areas. We tend to have some "unspoken" rules, though, expecting owners to take responsibility (even in ways that are difficult, as in having a dog put down) when there are problems. By the same token, this particular dog (Wolf was his name), belonged to an elderly woman. He was a particular favorite of hers so we all put up with more than we might normally have under other circumstances. I've noticed most routine walkers in the area carry a nice walking stick with them that can serve several purposes.
DeleteJessy is never alone? What about times you're in town tending to your exhibitions, etc?
Yes, animals tend to change our lives in more ways than we imagined when we first adopt them.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind the changes too much. In truth we gain far more from them being in our lives that putting up with a few adjustments is as nowt.
DeleteNor am I one who'd go about breaking an animal. I think those that go about doing that to social animals are but savages themselves. You can get them doing what you want if you're in their wheelhouse for they actively want to help. And usually they are the idiotic fuckwits that ascribe malice to babies toddlers and small kids.
You know, I've not used a fly rod since moving to Georgia, nor have I smoked a cigar (not that I have done that very often beforehand)! But I have biked
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