Reflections From a Murky Pond

Aptly called man’s best friend, the dog has been an invaluable helpmate to Man for thousands of years. Whether they are hunting dogs, working dogs, or companion animals, they’ve been a boon to us.

Range Me. Good Dog, Very Good Dog

It’s actually amazing just how much and what sorts of help dogs can provide their two-footed friends. We’ve worked with shepherds, pointers, retrievers, and setters…and now we have the spotter.

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People don’t like it when someone is being a “dog in the manger.” But, upon rare occasions, it’s not a bad thing at all. In fact, sometimes it just too cute

Dog In The Manger

I’m forced to wonder though if that dog is a German Shepherd or a Pointsetter.

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Living with dogs necessarily entails a certain amount of accommodation and “negotiation.” In my case it involves just who controls the bed space and the bed covers.

For the most part I’ve been the one to come out on top in this competition.

The Covers Are Mine Because My Dope Is Good

Unfortunately, the dog has learned well and internalized the lesson of good positioning and the use of force multipliers.

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