Christmas, the semester, the hot mess in Washington? Just be over with all this mess and move on?
Today was “just ignore it all ” day. Maverick and I walked in the rain. We got completely drenched and had the best walk we’ve had in ages. I think we should just walk in the rain every day. Can someone put that request in to Mother Nature, please?
Then we played ball for 1/2 hour till he was worn out, and ready to help with laundry. His help involves dragging the laundry basket hither and yon, getting it upside down over his head, biting the sides, dragging it some more and generally causing a ruckus. (Not really, but I like that word and you rarely get a chance to use it.)
He took a nap. Thank you, sweet baby Jesus.
I read a book about how dogs learn. There’s not a chapter on napping, to my disappointment.
We played tug and then I read some more while he chewed something.
He even ate three meals today. (Maverick does not eat unless the spirit moves him – so this is a very good thing)
The TV has been silent since the Bear left for work.
It’s actually been a rather wonderful day.
Suziecreamcheese Sings the Blues 
I like a nice rainy day now then. It absolves all guilt about not going hell for leather every waking moment. Great excuse to kick back, slow down and maybe even reflect on things. A good dog (like Mav) is a joy on a rainy day. It’s just so fun to watch those 4 legged idiots move clumsily through our world. Sounds like you tired him out, a major accomplishment.
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I was always told not to play tug but I recently found a trainer online who totally espouses playing with your dog. I thought it worth a try and boy did he love it!
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Back in my golden days (hehehe) I would play tug and it was great fun for both of us. Never got out of hand, well, the tug got out of hand, but you know what I mean. Almost lost a finger or two the first few times until we established the ground rules.
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We need to work on the “snatch it out of Mommah’s hand” thing but otherwise he’s really good with it. He only snatches it if I’m too slow. It’s been a joyful week here, figuring out how to have more fun and less “SIT, DOWN, STAND!” nonsense
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Glad to hear you’re having a good week! We all know Mav will be an absolutely fabulous companion once he gets out all the puppy rambunctiousness and learns his lessons and manners. The only issue was whether you’d survive and now that’s looking pretty good.
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I have little faith that this will last beyond the next moment – but I’m trying to have the doggie attitude that “if it’s not happening now, it’s not happening!” He WILL be a great dog – and thank you for coming along on this journey we’re taking together
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Looking forward to a happy outcome…he’s a keeper.
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Yes, he is. He’s a shit, but I love him. 🙂
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Wow! That’s the same thing the AJF says about me!
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I frequently say the same about the Bear
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Amazing!
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