Hello! This is Angus MacLeod Cornick. Today I’m an honorary Word Wench as Nicola has turned her blog spot over to me to tell you about how I train service dogs for the UK Guide Dogs Association. It’s a demanding job but I like to feel I do my bit to help and my fee of one special dog treat per day is, I think, very reasonable. Earlier this year I qualified as an official Guide Dogs supporter dog, a role usually reserved for retired or failed guide dogs – Nicola was very proud of me! The exam was arduous – I had to remain calm and steady in all sorts of situations, from small children approaching me to other dogs barking at me. This was okay as my natural state is to sleep a large part of the time.
My life as a service dog mentor began a couple of years ago when my blissful experience of being a spoiled only dog came to an abrupt halt. I should have spotted the warning signs but I was young and naïve. I thought that when a “luxury indoor kennel” appeared full of cuddly toys my humans were trying to curry favour with me. Little did I realise it was for someone else.
Then this arrived. It was small, it was fluffy, it wasn’t house trained and it followed me around all the time and tried to sleep on 
top of me or underneath me or just generally next to me. I thought it would go away but it stayed. And stayed. Its name was Ethel and it was a girl.
The humans explained that it was something called a “service dog” and was going to grow up to be a guide dog that would be trained to help blind or partially-sighted people, leading them across roads, taking them to the shops and on buses and trains. Frankly I couldn’t see what was special about these puppies. I can lead people across the road (although I do get distracted if I catch the scent of something interesting) and I’m sure I’d be great at finding food in the supermarket only they won’t let me try.
Anyway, Nicola told me that alongside her guide dog training, Ethel also needed to learn dog etiquette and that was where I came in. There were several strands to her education. First there was how to behave around other dogs: Don’t try to steal their food, don’t pester them if they don’t want to play and Top Dog (me) always gets toys and treats first. Ethel was quite a slow learner at this but eventually I trained her not to rush up to every other dog she met and jump all over them, to wait politely whilst I inspected her toys and to show respect for a senior dog. The humans did have a part in this training too, of course, but I took the lead. When she headed off to Advanced Training School I thought I had done a pretty good job and prepared to relax back into my life as an only dog extracting every possible privilege from my humans to make up for a year of hard work.
Alas! My peaceful life was not to last. A terrible thing happened; out came the luxury indoor kennel again, and this time I knew what it meant. Lucy arrived, and it all started all over again! You can see from the picture how pleased I was to see her!
Lucy didn't bark as much as Ethel did, which was great, but on the other hand she wasn't good at sleeping, which is a top requirement for a dog. I tried to explain to her that sleep is what dogs do for a large part of the time but she still hasn't really got it. She's far too active. Apparently she's very good when she's working though – it's the "settling" she just can't do.
My favourite aspect of the puppy training is teaching them how to retrieve. Nicola explained that they don’t 
need to be able to do this to be guide dogs but it’s part of their general obedience training. However, they are hopeless at it. Apparently it’s because they are bred especially to be guide dogs whereas I was bred specially to retrieve stuff and I frequently find all sorts of lost things, from watches and phones to money and crockery. It’s my super power! However Ethel never got the hang of it and Lucy, my current trainee, has finally learned to find things but hasn’t got the second part, which is to bring them back. Like I say: Hopeless.
Occasionally I have been accused of leading the puppies astray. An incident of food theft was cited but that was just a misunderstanding. However, I have taught Lucy to swim on the basis that she doesn’t lead her owner into water unless they have specifically asked her to. Okay, I’ll admit it; there are times when I like to play and it’s fun to have a dog companion to go for walks with and show the ropes. When Lucy is doing obedience training I join in because it means extra biscuit rewards. I was the one who taught her how to sit and lie down because she copies everything I do. So there are compensations. However, when she goes off to guide dog school I’ll be hiding that luxury indoor kennel before it can get another occupant!
Finally I also give the puppies some special advice that was imparted to me by my predecessor pet dog, now known as the Sainted Monty. This is advice on how to manage your human, which is the other essential part of training for any dog.
“You are a service dog but you are also a Labrador Retriever. This is crucially important with regard to issues such as food. Humans 
believe you should eat a “nourishing complete dog food”. It is important to disabuse them of this belief as soon as possible. I would suggest refusing to eat it, looking sad and my particular favourite:- eating bits of dried food off the floor. This is particularly effective if the human has guests. They will feel embarrassed that their friends think that they are mistreating you.
Training is vital. Begin a structured training program with your owner as soon as possible. It works like this. Every interaction with your owner is an opportunity to be given a treat. Refuse to do anything you are asked until the human “obeys” you and gives you a treat. Don’t fall for being given dried food (see earlier note); we are talking about steak, sausages and chicken. 
Remember we are dogs and we have no shame. Hope this helps, good luck.”
I've found Monty's advice invaluable and taken together with my own brand of teaching it means that our puppies go out into the world fully trained in how to manage humans and relate to other dogs alongside their formal guide dog training. Lucy will be with a while longer (sigh!) so there's plenty of time for me to teach her how to be a proper dog as well as an assistance dog!
I hope you've enjoyed Angus's description of how he trains the guide dog puppies. He's very happy to take any questions and wonders if you have any tips for him on how to improve his training?
Aww, looks like you and Ethel learned to nap quite nicely. So nice of you to share your training skills and Monty’s tips.
Aww, looks like you and Ethel learned to nap quite nicely. So nice of you to share your training skills and Monty’s tips.
Aww, looks like you and Ethel learned to nap quite nicely. So nice of you to share your training skills and Monty’s tips.
Aww, looks like you and Ethel learned to nap quite nicely. So nice of you to share your training skills and Monty’s tips.
Aww, looks like you and Ethel learned to nap quite nicely. So nice of you to share your training skills and Monty’s tips.
Dear Angus, one of my favorite books is A LOYAL COMPANION by Barbara Metzger. Fitz, the dog is the star and does much of the narration. You should see if you can get your Nicola to write a story that you could star in. I know, with your help, it would be a success.
I love you. I wish you were my dog.
Dear Angus, one of my favorite books is A LOYAL COMPANION by Barbara Metzger. Fitz, the dog is the star and does much of the narration. You should see if you can get your Nicola to write a story that you could star in. I know, with your help, it would be a success.
I love you. I wish you were my dog.
Dear Angus, one of my favorite books is A LOYAL COMPANION by Barbara Metzger. Fitz, the dog is the star and does much of the narration. You should see if you can get your Nicola to write a story that you could star in. I know, with your help, it would be a success.
I love you. I wish you were my dog.
Dear Angus, one of my favorite books is A LOYAL COMPANION by Barbara Metzger. Fitz, the dog is the star and does much of the narration. You should see if you can get your Nicola to write a story that you could star in. I know, with your help, it would be a success.
I love you. I wish you were my dog.
Dear Angus, one of my favorite books is A LOYAL COMPANION by Barbara Metzger. Fitz, the dog is the star and does much of the narration. You should see if you can get your Nicola to write a story that you could star in. I know, with your help, it would be a success.
I love you. I wish you were my dog.
Hi Amy! Ethel learned to nap very nicely. All she wanted was to be with me! Lucy isn’t quite so good at keeping still, but she’s getting better at it.
Hi Amy! Ethel learned to nap very nicely. All she wanted was to be with me! Lucy isn’t quite so good at keeping still, but she’s getting better at it.
Hi Amy! Ethel learned to nap very nicely. All she wanted was to be with me! Lucy isn’t quite so good at keeping still, but she’s getting better at it.
Hi Amy! Ethel learned to nap very nicely. All she wanted was to be with me! Lucy isn’t quite so good at keeping still, but she’s getting better at it.
Hi Amy! Ethel learned to nap very nicely. All she wanted was to be with me! Lucy isn’t quite so good at keeping still, but she’s getting better at it.
It’s lovely to meet you, Mary. I will ask Nicola to look out for that book. It sounds great! She has written a few dogs in her stories but not an Angus… Yet. It would need to be a very special dog!
It’s lovely to meet you, Mary. I will ask Nicola to look out for that book. It sounds great! She has written a few dogs in her stories but not an Angus… Yet. It would need to be a very special dog!
It’s lovely to meet you, Mary. I will ask Nicola to look out for that book. It sounds great! She has written a few dogs in her stories but not an Angus… Yet. It would need to be a very special dog!
It’s lovely to meet you, Mary. I will ask Nicola to look out for that book. It sounds great! She has written a few dogs in her stories but not an Angus… Yet. It would need to be a very special dog!
It’s lovely to meet you, Mary. I will ask Nicola to look out for that book. It sounds great! She has written a few dogs in her stories but not an Angus… Yet. It would need to be a very special dog!
Angus, you might be interested in a UPI article yesterday on research as to empathy and calmness being, perhaps, important qualities in service dogs. No doubt you are particularly suited to instilling these qualities in those puppies your humans rely on you to train.
Angus, you might be interested in a UPI article yesterday on research as to empathy and calmness being, perhaps, important qualities in service dogs. No doubt you are particularly suited to instilling these qualities in those puppies your humans rely on you to train.
Angus, you might be interested in a UPI article yesterday on research as to empathy and calmness being, perhaps, important qualities in service dogs. No doubt you are particularly suited to instilling these qualities in those puppies your humans rely on you to train.
Angus, you might be interested in a UPI article yesterday on research as to empathy and calmness being, perhaps, important qualities in service dogs. No doubt you are particularly suited to instilling these qualities in those puppies your humans rely on you to train.
Angus, you might be interested in a UPI article yesterday on research as to empathy and calmness being, perhaps, important qualities in service dogs. No doubt you are particularly suited to instilling these qualities in those puppies your humans rely on you to train.
That’s me! I’m very empathetic! When Nicola tripped up the other day when she was taking me for a walk I went over and nudged her to get up because I knew she wouldn’t want to cause a delay!
That’s me! I’m very empathetic! When Nicola tripped up the other day when she was taking me for a walk I went over and nudged her to get up because I knew she wouldn’t want to cause a delay!
That’s me! I’m very empathetic! When Nicola tripped up the other day when she was taking me for a walk I went over and nudged her to get up because I knew she wouldn’t want to cause a delay!
That’s me! I’m very empathetic! When Nicola tripped up the other day when she was taking me for a walk I went over and nudged her to get up because I knew she wouldn’t want to cause a delay!
That’s me! I’m very empathetic! When Nicola tripped up the other day when she was taking me for a walk I went over and nudged her to get up because I knew she wouldn’t want to cause a delay!
Oh Angus.
So like my dog!
Nicola, I hope you are uninjured.
Oh Angus.
So like my dog!
Nicola, I hope you are uninjured.
Oh Angus.
So like my dog!
Nicola, I hope you are uninjured.
Oh Angus.
So like my dog!
Nicola, I hope you are uninjured.
Oh Angus.
So like my dog!
Nicola, I hope you are uninjured.
*g* This is such a fun post.
*g* This is such a fun post.
*g* This is such a fun post.
*g* This is such a fun post.
*g* This is such a fun post.
I’m fine, thank you, Liz, but Lassie he is not!
I’m fine, thank you, Liz, but Lassie he is not!
I’m fine, thank you, Liz, but Lassie he is not!
I’m fine, thank you, Liz, but Lassie he is not!
I’m fine, thank you, Liz, but Lassie he is not!
Thanks, Jo, I’m so glad you like it! Angus has quite a way with words.
Thanks, Jo, I’m so glad you like it! Angus has quite a way with words.
Thanks, Jo, I’m so glad you like it! Angus has quite a way with words.
Thanks, Jo, I’m so glad you like it! Angus has quite a way with words.
Thanks, Jo, I’m so glad you like it! Angus has quite a way with words.
LOL! Womderful, Nicola. Thank you, Angus, for your insights. Perhaps I’ll ask PandaMax if he wants to do a blog explaining how cats train their humans….
LOL! Womderful, Nicola. Thank you, Angus, for your insights. Perhaps I’ll ask PandaMax if he wants to do a blog explaining how cats train their humans….
LOL! Womderful, Nicola. Thank you, Angus, for your insights. Perhaps I’ll ask PandaMax if he wants to do a blog explaining how cats train their humans….
LOL! Womderful, Nicola. Thank you, Angus, for your insights. Perhaps I’ll ask PandaMax if he wants to do a blog explaining how cats train their humans….
LOL! Womderful, Nicola. Thank you, Angus, for your insights. Perhaps I’ll ask PandaMax if he wants to do a blog explaining how cats train their humans….
Awwwwww. Love Angus’s voice!! Oh! I see Joanne agrees with me.
And may I borrow Angus between his next stints? Please tell me he’s willing to train a rowdy, headstrong, stubborn, rascally, adorable three-year-old handful…
Awwwwww. Love Angus’s voice!! Oh! I see Joanne agrees with me.
And may I borrow Angus between his next stints? Please tell me he’s willing to train a rowdy, headstrong, stubborn, rascally, adorable three-year-old handful…
Awwwwww. Love Angus’s voice!! Oh! I see Joanne agrees with me.
And may I borrow Angus between his next stints? Please tell me he’s willing to train a rowdy, headstrong, stubborn, rascally, adorable three-year-old handful…
Awwwwww. Love Angus’s voice!! Oh! I see Joanne agrees with me.
And may I borrow Angus between his next stints? Please tell me he’s willing to train a rowdy, headstrong, stubborn, rascally, adorable three-year-old handful…
Awwwwww. Love Angus’s voice!! Oh! I see Joanne agrees with me.
And may I borrow Angus between his next stints? Please tell me he’s willing to train a rowdy, headstrong, stubborn, rascally, adorable three-year-old handful…
Wonderful post. Since I’m mildly allergic to dogs, I haven’t gotten to know many. I needed Angus’s insights. I wish I’d known this when I babysat our grandchildren’s dog.
Wonderful post. Since I’m mildly allergic to dogs, I haven’t gotten to know many. I needed Angus’s insights. I wish I’d known this when I babysat our grandchildren’s dog.
Wonderful post. Since I’m mildly allergic to dogs, I haven’t gotten to know many. I needed Angus’s insights. I wish I’d known this when I babysat our grandchildren’s dog.
Wonderful post. Since I’m mildly allergic to dogs, I haven’t gotten to know many. I needed Angus’s insights. I wish I’d known this when I babysat our grandchildren’s dog.
Wonderful post. Since I’m mildly allergic to dogs, I haven’t gotten to know many. I needed Angus’s insights. I wish I’d known this when I babysat our grandchildren’s dog.
As I said below, I know cats better than I know dogs. I would love to hear from PandaMax.
As I said below, I know cats better than I know dogs. I would love to hear from PandaMax.
As I said below, I know cats better than I know dogs. I would love to hear from PandaMax.
As I said below, I know cats better than I know dogs. I would love to hear from PandaMax.
As I said below, I know cats better than I know dogs. I would love to hear from PandaMax.
Thanks so much, Angus, for an educational post.
Like Mary T, I was also reminded of books in which a dog’s narration plays a role. For children, there is a fun series of mysteries by John R. Erickson featuring Hank the Cowdog. Then there is the romance series by T. Hammond which begins with Blind Seduction (that title is currently free to Kindle readers); this series does have adult content.
Thanks so much, Angus, for an educational post.
Like Mary T, I was also reminded of books in which a dog’s narration plays a role. For children, there is a fun series of mysteries by John R. Erickson featuring Hank the Cowdog. Then there is the romance series by T. Hammond which begins with Blind Seduction (that title is currently free to Kindle readers); this series does have adult content.
Thanks so much, Angus, for an educational post.
Like Mary T, I was also reminded of books in which a dog’s narration plays a role. For children, there is a fun series of mysteries by John R. Erickson featuring Hank the Cowdog. Then there is the romance series by T. Hammond which begins with Blind Seduction (that title is currently free to Kindle readers); this series does have adult content.
Thanks so much, Angus, for an educational post.
Like Mary T, I was also reminded of books in which a dog’s narration plays a role. For children, there is a fun series of mysteries by John R. Erickson featuring Hank the Cowdog. Then there is the romance series by T. Hammond which begins with Blind Seduction (that title is currently free to Kindle readers); this series does have adult content.
Thanks so much, Angus, for an educational post.
Like Mary T, I was also reminded of books in which a dog’s narration plays a role. For children, there is a fun series of mysteries by John R. Erickson featuring Hank the Cowdog. Then there is the romance series by T. Hammond which begins with Blind Seduction (that title is currently free to Kindle readers); this series does have adult content.
Angus, I want to thank you for your very informative and fun post. I really enjoyed it. I certainly understand your dislike of the super luxurious kennel. But thank you for helping the young ones to learn their manners.
Nicola, Thank YOU for this super fabulous post. Totally loved it.
Angus, I want to thank you for your very informative and fun post. I really enjoyed it. I certainly understand your dislike of the super luxurious kennel. But thank you for helping the young ones to learn their manners.
Nicola, Thank YOU for this super fabulous post. Totally loved it.
Angus, I want to thank you for your very informative and fun post. I really enjoyed it. I certainly understand your dislike of the super luxurious kennel. But thank you for helping the young ones to learn their manners.
Nicola, Thank YOU for this super fabulous post. Totally loved it.
Angus, I want to thank you for your very informative and fun post. I really enjoyed it. I certainly understand your dislike of the super luxurious kennel. But thank you for helping the young ones to learn their manners.
Nicola, Thank YOU for this super fabulous post. Totally loved it.
Angus, I want to thank you for your very informative and fun post. I really enjoyed it. I certainly understand your dislike of the super luxurious kennel. But thank you for helping the young ones to learn their manners.
Nicola, Thank YOU for this super fabulous post. Totally loved it.
Angus would love to hear PandaMax’s take on training humans, Mary Jo, and so would I!
Angus would love to hear PandaMax’s take on training humans, Mary Jo, and so would I!
Angus would love to hear PandaMax’s take on training humans, Mary Jo, and so would I!
Angus would love to hear PandaMax’s take on training humans, Mary Jo, and so would I!
Angus would love to hear PandaMax’s take on training humans, Mary Jo, and so would I!
I’ll certainly ask him if he will branch out into taking commissions, Faith!
I’ll certainly ask him if he will branch out into taking commissions, Faith!
I’ll certainly ask him if he will branch out into taking commissions, Faith!
I’ll certainly ask him if he will branch out into taking commissions, Faith!
I’ll certainly ask him if he will branch out into taking commissions, Faith!
Sorry to hear about the allergy, Sue. That’s no fun. Angus is pleased you enjoyed his blog though. Thank you!
Sorry to hear about the allergy, Sue. That’s no fun. Angus is pleased you enjoyed his blog though. Thank you!
Sorry to hear about the allergy, Sue. That’s no fun. Angus is pleased you enjoyed his blog though. Thank you!
Sorry to hear about the allergy, Sue. That’s no fun. Angus is pleased you enjoyed his blog though. Thank you!
Sorry to hear about the allergy, Sue. That’s no fun. Angus is pleased you enjoyed his blog though. Thank you!
Thanks, Kareni! Angus has expressed an interest in learning about the adventures of a Cowdog!
Thanks, Kareni! Angus has expressed an interest in learning about the adventures of a Cowdog!
Thanks, Kareni! Angus has expressed an interest in learning about the adventures of a Cowdog!
Thanks, Kareni! Angus has expressed an interest in learning about the adventures of a Cowdog!
Thanks, Kareni! Angus has expressed an interest in learning about the adventures of a Cowdog!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, Vicki, and so is Angus!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, Vicki, and so is Angus!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, Vicki, and so is Angus!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, Vicki, and so is Angus!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, Vicki, and so is Angus!
Well Angus you seem to have everything in hand. I’ve picked up some great tips from you here. I do hope you’ll have more updates soon. (By the way I’m getting my human to type this to my dictation).
From Merlin, a small(fat) Labrador Cross!!
Hey I never said type fat:-( That’s the worst of paws instead of fingers!!
Well Angus you seem to have everything in hand. I’ve picked up some great tips from you here. I do hope you’ll have more updates soon. (By the way I’m getting my human to type this to my dictation).
From Merlin, a small(fat) Labrador Cross!!
Hey I never said type fat:-( That’s the worst of paws instead of fingers!!
Well Angus you seem to have everything in hand. I’ve picked up some great tips from you here. I do hope you’ll have more updates soon. (By the way I’m getting my human to type this to my dictation).
From Merlin, a small(fat) Labrador Cross!!
Hey I never said type fat:-( That’s the worst of paws instead of fingers!!
Well Angus you seem to have everything in hand. I’ve picked up some great tips from you here. I do hope you’ll have more updates soon. (By the way I’m getting my human to type this to my dictation).
From Merlin, a small(fat) Labrador Cross!!
Hey I never said type fat:-( That’s the worst of paws instead of fingers!!
Well Angus you seem to have everything in hand. I’ve picked up some great tips from you here. I do hope you’ll have more updates soon. (By the way I’m getting my human to type this to my dictation).
From Merlin, a small(fat) Labrador Cross!!
Hey I never said type fat:-( That’s the worst of paws instead of fingers!!
It is easy to see why Labs are the most popular dog in the US. It must be their intelligence and ability to reason out the best way to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is their charm and ability to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is because like Angus, all of them are absolutely beautiful so they deserve extra treats.
It is easy to see why Labs are the most popular dog in the US. It must be their intelligence and ability to reason out the best way to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is their charm and ability to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is because like Angus, all of them are absolutely beautiful so they deserve extra treats.
It is easy to see why Labs are the most popular dog in the US. It must be their intelligence and ability to reason out the best way to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is their charm and ability to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is because like Angus, all of them are absolutely beautiful so they deserve extra treats.
It is easy to see why Labs are the most popular dog in the US. It must be their intelligence and ability to reason out the best way to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is their charm and ability to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is because like Angus, all of them are absolutely beautiful so they deserve extra treats.
It is easy to see why Labs are the most popular dog in the US. It must be their intelligence and ability to reason out the best way to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is their charm and ability to get extra treats.
Or maybe it is because like Angus, all of them are absolutely beautiful so they deserve extra treats.
Hi Merlin! Great to meet you! I always think the perfect shape for a Labrador is like a barrel. Unfortunately my humans don’t agree…
Hi Merlin! Great to meet you! I always think the perfect shape for a Labrador is like a barrel. Unfortunately my humans don’t agree…
Hi Merlin! Great to meet you! I always think the perfect shape for a Labrador is like a barrel. Unfortunately my humans don’t agree…
Hi Merlin! Great to meet you! I always think the perfect shape for a Labrador is like a barrel. Unfortunately my humans don’t agree…
Hi Merlin! Great to meet you! I always think the perfect shape for a Labrador is like a barrel. Unfortunately my humans don’t agree…
Hi Annette! Yes, this is all true. I am clever and have a large vocabulary of food-related words (also words related to walks, swimming and naps!) plus I am very handsome and charming. Who wouldn’t want to give me a treat??
Hi Annette! Yes, this is all true. I am clever and have a large vocabulary of food-related words (also words related to walks, swimming and naps!) plus I am very handsome and charming. Who wouldn’t want to give me a treat??
Hi Annette! Yes, this is all true. I am clever and have a large vocabulary of food-related words (also words related to walks, swimming and naps!) plus I am very handsome and charming. Who wouldn’t want to give me a treat??
Hi Annette! Yes, this is all true. I am clever and have a large vocabulary of food-related words (also words related to walks, swimming and naps!) plus I am very handsome and charming. Who wouldn’t want to give me a treat??
Hi Annette! Yes, this is all true. I am clever and have a large vocabulary of food-related words (also words related to walks, swimming and naps!) plus I am very handsome and charming. Who wouldn’t want to give me a treat??
I’m chiming in late, Angus, but having just met you, I can say without reservation that you are a VERY smart dog, and have definitely trained your humans well. My sympathies on having to be so patient with the puppy interlopers. But as you point out, the opportunities to cadge extra treats outweighs the interruptions of your peace and quiet. . (As I said, you are VERY smart!)
I’m chiming in late, Angus, but having just met you, I can say without reservation that you are a VERY smart dog, and have definitely trained your humans well. My sympathies on having to be so patient with the puppy interlopers. But as you point out, the opportunities to cadge extra treats outweighs the interruptions of your peace and quiet. . (As I said, you are VERY smart!)
I’m chiming in late, Angus, but having just met you, I can say without reservation that you are a VERY smart dog, and have definitely trained your humans well. My sympathies on having to be so patient with the puppy interlopers. But as you point out, the opportunities to cadge extra treats outweighs the interruptions of your peace and quiet. . (As I said, you are VERY smart!)
I’m chiming in late, Angus, but having just met you, I can say without reservation that you are a VERY smart dog, and have definitely trained your humans well. My sympathies on having to be so patient with the puppy interlopers. But as you point out, the opportunities to cadge extra treats outweighs the interruptions of your peace and quiet. . (As I said, you are VERY smart!)
I’m chiming in late, Angus, but having just met you, I can say without reservation that you are a VERY smart dog, and have definitely trained your humans well. My sympathies on having to be so patient with the puppy interlopers. But as you point out, the opportunities to cadge extra treats outweighs the interruptions of your peace and quiet. . (As I said, you are VERY smart!)
Angus – Lovely post! Unlike some of my best friends, who are also some of my favorite authors who own cats (you know who you are!), I’m a dog person. Who no longer has dogs. Instead, I have a lovely cat named Mitzer. But I still love dogs. And like Kareni and Mary T., I also love books where the dog has a POV. Most recently recently, I read Susan Wilson’s The Dog Who Saved Me. She writes beautifully about dogs. And in that book, the dog definitely has its share of ink. And if anyone would like a light-hearted, dog-centric romance, try Beth Kendrick’s The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. In closing, Angus, I hope Nicola gives you a big hug and several special treats. You deserve them – writing a blog column is hard work!
Angus – Lovely post! Unlike some of my best friends, who are also some of my favorite authors who own cats (you know who you are!), I’m a dog person. Who no longer has dogs. Instead, I have a lovely cat named Mitzer. But I still love dogs. And like Kareni and Mary T., I also love books where the dog has a POV. Most recently recently, I read Susan Wilson’s The Dog Who Saved Me. She writes beautifully about dogs. And in that book, the dog definitely has its share of ink. And if anyone would like a light-hearted, dog-centric romance, try Beth Kendrick’s The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. In closing, Angus, I hope Nicola gives you a big hug and several special treats. You deserve them – writing a blog column is hard work!
Angus – Lovely post! Unlike some of my best friends, who are also some of my favorite authors who own cats (you know who you are!), I’m a dog person. Who no longer has dogs. Instead, I have a lovely cat named Mitzer. But I still love dogs. And like Kareni and Mary T., I also love books where the dog has a POV. Most recently recently, I read Susan Wilson’s The Dog Who Saved Me. She writes beautifully about dogs. And in that book, the dog definitely has its share of ink. And if anyone would like a light-hearted, dog-centric romance, try Beth Kendrick’s The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. In closing, Angus, I hope Nicola gives you a big hug and several special treats. You deserve them – writing a blog column is hard work!
Angus – Lovely post! Unlike some of my best friends, who are also some of my favorite authors who own cats (you know who you are!), I’m a dog person. Who no longer has dogs. Instead, I have a lovely cat named Mitzer. But I still love dogs. And like Kareni and Mary T., I also love books where the dog has a POV. Most recently recently, I read Susan Wilson’s The Dog Who Saved Me. She writes beautifully about dogs. And in that book, the dog definitely has its share of ink. And if anyone would like a light-hearted, dog-centric romance, try Beth Kendrick’s The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. In closing, Angus, I hope Nicola gives you a big hug and several special treats. You deserve them – writing a blog column is hard work!
Angus – Lovely post! Unlike some of my best friends, who are also some of my favorite authors who own cats (you know who you are!), I’m a dog person. Who no longer has dogs. Instead, I have a lovely cat named Mitzer. But I still love dogs. And like Kareni and Mary T., I also love books where the dog has a POV. Most recently recently, I read Susan Wilson’s The Dog Who Saved Me. She writes beautifully about dogs. And in that book, the dog definitely has its share of ink. And if anyone would like a light-hearted, dog-centric romance, try Beth Kendrick’s The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. In closing, Angus, I hope Nicola gives you a big hug and several special treats. You deserve them – writing a blog column is hard work!
Dear Andrea, I knew you were a person of discernment as son as rested my head on your lap! Love from Angus.
Dear Andrea, I knew you were a person of discernment as son as rested my head on your lap! Love from Angus.
Dear Andrea, I knew you were a person of discernment as son as rested my head on your lap! Love from Angus.
Dear Andrea, I knew you were a person of discernment as son as rested my head on your lap! Love from Angus.
Dear Andrea, I knew you were a person of discernment as son as rested my head on your lap! Love from Angus.
Thank you, Binnie Syril, I’m pleased to meet you. Having written a blog column I’m now considering a story from a dog’s pov as it sounds rather fun. A lot of hard work, though… Many treats required!
Thank you, Binnie Syril, I’m pleased to meet you. Having written a blog column I’m now considering a story from a dog’s pov as it sounds rather fun. A lot of hard work, though… Many treats required!
Thank you, Binnie Syril, I’m pleased to meet you. Having written a blog column I’m now considering a story from a dog’s pov as it sounds rather fun. A lot of hard work, though… Many treats required!
Thank you, Binnie Syril, I’m pleased to meet you. Having written a blog column I’m now considering a story from a dog’s pov as it sounds rather fun. A lot of hard work, though… Many treats required!
Thank you, Binnie Syril, I’m pleased to meet you. Having written a blog column I’m now considering a story from a dog’s pov as it sounds rather fun. A lot of hard work, though… Many treats required!