Simba My blog part two
Posted: 01 Apr 2014, 18:38
Hi everyone
It now appears I have a blog. Not sure what it means but a dog-blog sounds pretty cool. Even NM doesn't have one of these but I am not sure about this "going viral" stuff - sounds like something nasty I could catch! Saw NM reading some of the comments posted and I am sure he had to dry his eyes a couple of times.
Anyhow, what have I been up to since my last Dog Diary. Well three very important things have happened. First and most importantly, having had the chance to bond with NM for a couple of days I met New Lady (not happy calling her New Mistress - has difficult connotations that I think). She had been visiting Young New Master in London and was anxious to meet me as I was with her. As she was a newcomer to MY new house I had to give her a little growl when she arrived but do you know what, within an hour we were cuddling like long lost friends. I do like her. She gives me really good ear tickles and within seconds my eyes are glazing over and I am falling over backwards - brilliant! She sometimes speaks in a slightly soppy manner to me but at other times can be quite severe when I overstep the mark. I can see how she keeps NM in his place. We shall get on just fine.
The second thing that happened which was also very important was what I was to be called. Nice Glenys who had taken care of me for a few days had told NM it was alright to choose a new name. So after consultations between NM, NL and YNM it was decided that from henceforth I should be known as Sam. I like the sound of this and I am answering to it already (when it suits me of course).
The third event was a trip to the vet used by NM. This vet apparently took care of my predecessor (a Labrador called Max) and by all accounts he needed some caring. It would appear that he got a serious head infection which necessitated trips to the Liverpool animal hospital and an operation that included drilling his head. Ouch..don't want any of that sort of thing. I put all these thoughts to one side and met the vet (Andrew) who is really good and caring. Had all the necessary vaccinations and got chipped - didn't feel a thing. I feel quite safe and secure. NM also tells me I am now covered by something called pet insurance so if anything did happen I am not going to put him into poverty. That's alright then.
Those are the imprortant things, what else has been going on? Well the regular walks are continuing. Similar routes as previous I am told until NM is comfortable with my performance. (Remember that little issue last week with the field gate? Well after three goes – sorted.) If I continue with my current process he tells me a trip to the Lake District might be on the cards in April. I am going to do my best 'cos this sound like a trip I'd enjoy. Other things are pretty routine stuff but I have been given some toys. At first I was not too bothered by them - found them a tad childish. However NM suggested I persevere with them and I am now finding them quite fun. A rubber ring is my favourite although NL laughs at me when I get the ring round my leg and I haven't the sense yet to let go of it. Hopping round the dining room has become the nightly entertainment (she's easily amused). NM has put a whole box of toys down and I am experimenting with the squeaky elephant and the orange spider – or is it a crab. Whatever.
Other stuff is pretty routine for a dog but I did remember that it is entertaining to humans when I rediscovered I had a tail and did the usual circling around and falling over. Met one of the new neighbours. She has a dog as well and we are to meet. Had to give her a firm barking though as she was leaning on MY fence.
Misdemeanours? Well there have been a couple if incidents. A bag out of the peddle bin warranted a mild rebuke - I took myself off for a full two minutes and sulked. Unfortunately I then mistook the hose from the vacuum cleaner as one of those toys I had been given and gave it a severe chewing. NL caught me and the severe mode kicked in - see above. This necessitated a whole half hour sulk! Oh and some new mats NM had bought. Thought it best to get acquainted so ate some – not a good idea ‘cos old mats are now back in.
Plans for next week. I have been told that if I continue with my present progress a trip to the local hostelry is on the cards. It appears NM is quite well known here and there are other chums and canines to meet. It has a enclosed beer garden and a field behind and NM tells me I can scamper at will. He has even suggested that the field is a good place to be trained in whilst he has a gill or two of the amber nectar. I can see us being regular visitors here. NM tells me the main reason for going to this particular drinking establishment is that it sells ale named after a famous walker which is also my NM’s surname – any guesses fellow bloggers?
That’s about it for now. Teatime calls and the biscuits are waiting.
Woof woof.
It now appears I have a blog. Not sure what it means but a dog-blog sounds pretty cool. Even NM doesn't have one of these but I am not sure about this "going viral" stuff - sounds like something nasty I could catch! Saw NM reading some of the comments posted and I am sure he had to dry his eyes a couple of times.
Anyhow, what have I been up to since my last Dog Diary. Well three very important things have happened. First and most importantly, having had the chance to bond with NM for a couple of days I met New Lady (not happy calling her New Mistress - has difficult connotations that I think). She had been visiting Young New Master in London and was anxious to meet me as I was with her. As she was a newcomer to MY new house I had to give her a little growl when she arrived but do you know what, within an hour we were cuddling like long lost friends. I do like her. She gives me really good ear tickles and within seconds my eyes are glazing over and I am falling over backwards - brilliant! She sometimes speaks in a slightly soppy manner to me but at other times can be quite severe when I overstep the mark. I can see how she keeps NM in his place. We shall get on just fine.
The second thing that happened which was also very important was what I was to be called. Nice Glenys who had taken care of me for a few days had told NM it was alright to choose a new name. So after consultations between NM, NL and YNM it was decided that from henceforth I should be known as Sam. I like the sound of this and I am answering to it already (when it suits me of course).
The third event was a trip to the vet used by NM. This vet apparently took care of my predecessor (a Labrador called Max) and by all accounts he needed some caring. It would appear that he got a serious head infection which necessitated trips to the Liverpool animal hospital and an operation that included drilling his head. Ouch..don't want any of that sort of thing. I put all these thoughts to one side and met the vet (Andrew) who is really good and caring. Had all the necessary vaccinations and got chipped - didn't feel a thing. I feel quite safe and secure. NM also tells me I am now covered by something called pet insurance so if anything did happen I am not going to put him into poverty. That's alright then.
Those are the imprortant things, what else has been going on? Well the regular walks are continuing. Similar routes as previous I am told until NM is comfortable with my performance. (Remember that little issue last week with the field gate? Well after three goes – sorted.) If I continue with my current process he tells me a trip to the Lake District might be on the cards in April. I am going to do my best 'cos this sound like a trip I'd enjoy. Other things are pretty routine stuff but I have been given some toys. At first I was not too bothered by them - found them a tad childish. However NM suggested I persevere with them and I am now finding them quite fun. A rubber ring is my favourite although NL laughs at me when I get the ring round my leg and I haven't the sense yet to let go of it. Hopping round the dining room has become the nightly entertainment (she's easily amused). NM has put a whole box of toys down and I am experimenting with the squeaky elephant and the orange spider – or is it a crab. Whatever.
Other stuff is pretty routine for a dog but I did remember that it is entertaining to humans when I rediscovered I had a tail and did the usual circling around and falling over. Met one of the new neighbours. She has a dog as well and we are to meet. Had to give her a firm barking though as she was leaning on MY fence.
Misdemeanours? Well there have been a couple if incidents. A bag out of the peddle bin warranted a mild rebuke - I took myself off for a full two minutes and sulked. Unfortunately I then mistook the hose from the vacuum cleaner as one of those toys I had been given and gave it a severe chewing. NL caught me and the severe mode kicked in - see above. This necessitated a whole half hour sulk! Oh and some new mats NM had bought. Thought it best to get acquainted so ate some – not a good idea ‘cos old mats are now back in.
Plans for next week. I have been told that if I continue with my present progress a trip to the local hostelry is on the cards. It appears NM is quite well known here and there are other chums and canines to meet. It has a enclosed beer garden and a field behind and NM tells me I can scamper at will. He has even suggested that the field is a good place to be trained in whilst he has a gill or two of the amber nectar. I can see us being regular visitors here. NM tells me the main reason for going to this particular drinking establishment is that it sells ale named after a famous walker which is also my NM’s surname – any guesses fellow bloggers?
That’s about it for now. Teatime calls and the biscuits are waiting.
Woof woof.
When you do get there, have a swim for Max. 
