Always listen to the dog

Can we go home now?
London, ON
September 2022
This photo originally shared on Instagram

Early on a foggy Saturday morning, I feel a wet nose nudging the back of my hand. Calli the Wonderschnauzer is sitting up, willing me to get out of bed and get on with the day.

Far be it for me to deny our beloved pup her daily opportunity to terrorize the local squirrel and rabbit population, so before long I find my bleary-eyed self booking up her leash and stepping out into the murk, ready for another adventure.

As much as I whine about the inconvenience of dog ownership, the stark truth is I’d have it no other way. She is my little wingman, partner in crime, buddy. I don’t just “walk the dog” with her. She’s my crazy little pal who may not speak our language, but is nonetheless ruthlessly effective at letting me know what she wants.

So as we pause on the bridge over the creek to take in the murky scene before the sun burns it off, I feel the need to remember the moment. It’s another one of those things that she just gets, and she poses perfectly for me before nudging the back of my leg with that warm, wet nose of hers.

Time to get back home. Message received.

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