Pearls of Wisdom

"It is good and healthy to go on a negativity fast once in a while and clean life from selfish, unkind and disrespectful people. Just because their level is there, it does not mean that one has to stoop down to it by acknowledging, responding or allowing those individuals the privacy and serenity of your time and energy. "

~John Contoupe

Winnie

As you well know, Sensei lives with many others and while I get along fine with everyone here, I am particularly quite fond of Winnie.  She is nearly 10 years old and has a very big heart.  She is a good friend and besides her and Ivy's distaste for one another (which I will never understand) she is a close and trusted friend to everyone here. 

It was recently discovered that Winnie appeared to be urinating more often so she was taken to the hospital for a senior screen which is a package of lab tests for older dogs.  It was thought that she had a bladder infection and so she was prescribed antibiotics to clear it up.  After several days the antibiotics appeared not to be working and in fact her frequent urination seemed to be getting worse.  Two days ago she was taken in for x-rays and many large stones were found in her bladder.  Yesterday she was taken back to have a pain patch put on and today she has been taken in to have a major surgery done to remove the stones.  My poor dear Winnie.  She has been in pain and very uncomfortable.  It's quite sad for Sensei to see such a kind and gentle soul in pain.

Sensei wishes for Winnie's surgery to go well and is sending healing thoughts to his dear friend for a safe surgery and a comfortable recovery.

Pearls of Wisdom

"Be the change that you want to see in the world."

~Mohandas Gandhi

Temperament

From the official Pekingese written standard regarding temperament:

A combination of regal dignity, intelligence and self-importance make for a good natured, opinionated and affectionate companion to those who have earned its respect.

That is accurate.  So say Sensei....

Clean

Full comb out, nail trim, feet trimmed, shampoo, condition, towel dry.......dreadful, abominable, loathesome.......

but, clean

Goodbye

This morning Slater passed away.  He was nearly 15 years old.  He was a fine dog and a good friend. 

Goodbye my friend....

Visitor

You may have noticed I have been fairly quiet recently.  I do apologize, but I have been quite busy and have had my hands full.

A few weeks ago my student decided to accept a "visitor".  Dickens, a young Cavalier pup has been here since for training.  He has been quite a lot of work for Sensei.  Young and active with little self control.  However, he IS black and tan, so I decided there was hope.

Actually, he has been doing quite well.  Initially, he would bark a lot, which we all found quite obnoxious.  Now, he is relatively quiet.  He lies down and waits to be released to eat.  He can leave it even when food is tossed.  In fact, I quite like him now.  Sensei has even been playing with him a bit.  He is hardly threatening and plays really nicely, so I allow him some play with Sensei now and again which he seems to love. 

Dickens will be leaving this week and his sister will be coming for 7 days.  Let's hope Sensei doesn't have as much work to do with Lilah Mae....