Reblogged from Smorgasbord:
By special request I am sharing Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story and I hope those of you who have not read his adventures will enjoy…
Last time Sam found himself having sleepovers with two lovely ladies when Sally was off in Madrid to visit David… and he was certainly very spoiled!
Chapter Eleven – Favourite Walks in Ireland
Let me explain first and foremost what a good walk is all about. Unlike humans we dogs rely heavily on our sense of smell when we are out walking and you also have to understand that territory is everything to us.
For the first six weeks in my new home I was restricted to the garden of the house until I had received my final vaccinations against diseases that could harm me. It was important that I did not come in contact with other dogs, particularly those who might not have been vaccinated.
There are certain rules that need to be followed when staking out one’s own territory, and one of the most important is that one does not do any business near ones bedding, as this in not hygienic. I have met dogs in the last ten years who are confined to small spaces for long periods of time and they have no choice but to use the same space as their bathroom. They find this distressing and it stresses them.
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Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
This Sam is very much like my own from years ago before I met Hubby. We renamed him Toad as he was a little so-and-so!
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Thanks for sharing Sue and hugs to Ani.. who I am sure is close by..xxx
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She snores…loudly…at my feet 🙂 xx
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ahh… lovely..xx
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😀 xx
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Ani would have loved Sam!
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I ahev no doubt she would 🙂
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I knew you would feel the same way! 🙂
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It’s a lovely book I really enjoyed it 💜
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