Rocky has had a very interesting week. He has a new car to galavanting around the countryside in, but to an Otterhound this is no simple thing!
This photo of Rocky happily in the car doesn't do justice to the side splitting and long task of getting him into a new vehicle.
Unfortunately I did not have the presence of mind to photograph the 3/4 hour hullabaloo but take it from me, it was funny. Rocky discovered reverse gear............... !!
You see a new car (or anything large and new) is a bit off putting to an Otterhound, big in body does not necessarily equate to big in bravery. It was a case of "Blimey that's big, it doesn't smell right and there is no way you are getting me in there"!!! It started with the simple reverse gear dog action, then despite jumping up and down and making sqeeky noises it lapsed into the reverse and cuddle the nearest wall act ..................... So, to hurry things along a bit, I got in and made excited sqeeky noises ................. No joy! Next we resorted to bribery, there is no way Rocky backs away from treats .................... so a trail of treats were laid up to the door of the car, in the floor of the car and all over the back seat of the car!! You guessed it, up to the car was fine ........ you can forget the inside the car bit. Roof up or down there was no way he was getting in. Anxious not to miss the best of the sunny but cold afternoon Daddy got a bit physical; Rocky was picked up and planted on the back seat, Dad was sat next to him to sooth any anxiety ............... waste of time ...................... Rocky had discovered the treats that we had cunnungly placed all over the back seat!!! Needless to say after that there was no looking back!
Goodness knows what the neighbours thought? "It's those nutcases again" I expect!!
We had a second chance to witness an Otterhound in reverse gear this week (again no camera!!). Sunday morning lie in, I thought it would be fun to wake Dad up with an Otterhound cuddle! Rocky got upstairs fine, on the bed for a hug with help .............. but ......................... Biskitt was upstairs and none to happy to see Rocky on her turf. While hissing well, Rocky got down and went out the bedroom door - there was a cacophony of hissing and then he came backing up the landing and around the corner into the bedroom - all in reverse gear!! You haven't lived until you've seen an Otterhound reverse around corners ................. it's impressive!!
Despite the "don't come on to my turf" kerfuffle things between Rocky and Biskitt are improving!
Rocky has been looking for cuddles from her for ages and now she is, a least, aquiessing to a bit of butt to butt cuddling.
The problem with Otterhounds though is that they have these immensley long tails. Rocky doesn't always appreciate just where it ends up, it's so long!
Biskitt was a little perturbed when she realised that Rocky's appendage was draped over her.............................................................
She spent several minutes contemplating whether to run for the hills or stay put
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After deciding to stay put (the hills being a long way for a little cat) there was the decision whether to start a cat fight or resign oneself to the indignity of laying down with a dogs tail draped across you
.......................................... Eventually I guess she decided that there were too many decisions to make and it all made her too tired ......................... so she fell asleep like Rocky already had done!!
Anyway today being Sunday and that being the day for the trip out, we met Rocky's friend Molly and her owners for an afternoon walk.
Living within walking distance of Stonehenge and being surrounded by historic sites we decided to start Rocky's cultural education.
So we met at one of the nearby Iron Age Hill Forts.
Lovely place, plenty of visitors, protected environment and doggy friendly!! What could be better?
I had in mind a leisurely walk, stooping to point out items of historical interest, but Rocky and Molly had other plans. No sooner had they met, wagged tails and said hello than they were off - running about like a pair of kids at a chocolate factory!
Still, I suppose they are really a couple of kids - I guess the education can wait awhile.
A quick play then it was off for an explore around the fort. Molly in front of course, she runs like a speeding bullet compared to Rocky, but he doesn't mind he has such fun anyway!!
They stopped every few yards for a some rough and tumble then carried on.
Couldn't be better for them, the sun was shining, there were plenty of people and dogs to make friends with, but not enough to make things crowded or noisey.
So they did what dogs do best .............
They made friends ....................
They played and played ....................... ran for a while ................. then played and played.
Then they lay down and enjoyed a rest in the winter sunshine ..............
What a happy day!!
Then it was back home for ......................
You guessed it ..................................
Warm comfy sofas and lots of sleep!!!
A good week for a good Otterhound wouldn't you say?!
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