Letting go and going with the flow has never been one of my strengths. Trekker’s arrival in May has forced me to take a more laid back attitude and this does not come easy. The day Trekker arrived he high tailed it to one of the hosta beds and started to roll. After he wiped out several plants I had to decide — Do I try and chase him out each time he approaches the gardens or try and grin and bear it? The decision was puppy was more important than garden.
From the start Trekker has tried to entice Shiloh to play by nipping at him and running. There was no competition or challenge for Shiloh, he could bring Trekker down in a matter of two or three steps. But Trekker being the problem solving corgi he was breed to be saw that the gardens could be a great resource to him. If he dodged and wea
ved through the plants he could dart out and attack Shiloh then head for cover again. The roses have proven to be Trekker’s ally. He can go through the growth unscathed and Shiloh can’t. So even though Shiloh has at least 15 inches and 45 pounds on him, Trekker can often get the upper racing hand. But being a smart and patient old dog, Shiloh, waits standing perfectly still. Trekker’s pace begins to slow or the route through the garden stays consistent and bam Shiloh brings him down. This makes Trekker joyous because big brother chose to play and around and around he goes again.
As the season winds down, I gaze at my destroyed garden and wonder if this perennial garden will thrive again next spring. I know that it helped Trekker thrive this summer.
Today’s challenge will be destroyed garden and mudd. No matter what we’re getting outside.
From the start Trekker has tried to entice Shiloh to play by nipping at him and running. There was no competition or challenge for Shiloh, he could bring Trekker down in a matter of two or three steps. But Trekker being the problem solving corgi he was breed to be saw that the gardens could be a great resource to him. If he dodged and wea
ved through the plants he could dart out and attack Shiloh then head for cover again. The roses have proven to be Trekker’s ally. He can go through the growth unscathed and Shiloh can’t. So even though Shiloh has at least 15 inches and 45 pounds on him, Trekker can often get the upper racing hand. But being a smart and patient old dog, Shiloh, waits standing perfectly still. Trekker’s pace begins to slow or the route through the garden stays consistent and bam Shiloh brings him down. This makes Trekker joyous because big brother chose to play and around and around he goes again.As the season winds down, I gaze at my destroyed garden and wonder if this perennial garden will thrive again next spring. I know that it helped Trekker thrive this summer.
Today’s challenge will be destroyed garden and mudd. No matter what we’re getting outside.
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Shiloh looks very content in this picture. Do the dogs seem to enjoy the cooler weather?
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