I know exactly what my dog is thinking: “Do I have to get up? Walkies (squirrels!), breakfast (chicken), run around, tummy rub, nap, run around, run around, nap (sleeping on the humans’ pillows), walkies (deer and squirrels!), run around, bark at the vacuum cleaner, nap, scratch, nap, tummie rub, walkies (damn squirrels again!), dinner (chicken, chicken, chicken, salmon treats), wheedling part of the humans’ dinner (especially chicken, but will accept fruits and vegetables), walkies (too dark to see squirrels! frogs!), tummy rub and chin rub, nighty night.”
This is Trooper. I'm still learning his language. Last night he walked into the hallway and peed all over the floor. As soon as he did it I realized that he had been trying to get my attention a few minutes before and I ignored him. Trooper is training me to understand him, but I'm a little slow - especially when I'm focused on food.
Trooper was run over by a car and lost his leg. His owners dumped him at the vet and never came back. We were supposed to be his fosters, but couldn't stand to get rid of him.
