While walking the dogs this morning each animal's personality and rank in the pack became a little more obvious. Here's the way I tag the current canine platoon.
Samantha (9+), the slightly neurotic Captain, is the oldest and biggest. She has no sense of humor, will not play with or take any crap from the others, period.
Django (4), the Sargeant, is powerfully loyal and loves all his pack-family. He's got everyone's 6 and will defend ferociously.
Miles (<1), the Lieutenant, has an unusual understanding and desire to serve. He's the eyes and ears of the pack but still young and impetuous.
Frankie (2), the Corporal, not quite ready to be leash-less but belongs. He's like a sports car; lean, agile, fast, sexy but somewhat fragile.
HAHAHA so when you say "not ready to be leash-less" does this mean you tried it? I can imagine what ensued if you did....
Pictures of the four together? A family photo of sorts?
Posted by: Rachel Jean at August 21, 2008 08:34 PMYep, I was trying to figure out how to get a photo of the whole pack on a walk together but not enough hands.
Posted by: dan at August 22, 2008 12:52 AMI let "all" the dogs out the door this morning. Miles promptly returned with the newspaper, Django and Sam sniffed around for a minute and came back in. Frankie bolted as expected but didn't go far. I called a few times but didn't pursue. A few minutes later I walked out with a pocket full of treats and all the dogs on leashes - he thought we were going for a walk so he came running to me. Frankie has to break his old habits but he can learn.
Posted by: dan at August 22, 2008 10:12 AM