*updated* BDD : Ben de-Dog
Folder: SOME OF THE ANIMALS IN OUR LIVES
Please meet the new apprentice [Oct 2011]. Correction. We've decided on a promotion - Ben is now our "Morale Manager" and in charge of keeping everybody happy. As he has got older, we've been keeping him at home a little more. Thanks to Covid-19 he's been staying at home almost full-time since March 2020. Sadly, Ben is getting somewhat less mobile [May 2024].
His 'gotcha' day ( in lieu of an offi…
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BDD - friendship smoochies
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Beauty has come over to Ben de-Dog for a quick smooch - she rubs her face on his, if he stays still long enough.
BBD - Beauty and Ben ...
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Now a common sight - Ben and Beauty eating their meals alongside each other, in this case, it's breakfast.
Although Ben always finishes first - well, he IS a Labrador, after all - he has not attempted to filch her food at mealtimes. Even when she runs off before finishing - usually because she's still very nervous.
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Partly because he's quite elderly, Ben's dish sits on a little "table" - actually a small step / stool. The extra height helps his swallowing / digestion.
gct[4] - Ben 'aving a sniff {10:Nov:2023}
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Ben just checking in case there's a pee-mail ! [or maybe someone dropped something edible]
twb[23] / BDD - Dog dunking demo {6 of 6}
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Mad Dogs and Englishmen ...
Ben is thoroughly enjoying this - he's having plenty of fun, splashing about in the shallows.
I think he wants one of us to come in with him !
twb[23] / BDD - Dog dunking demo {5 of 6}
twb[23] / BDD - Dog dunking demo {4 of 6}
twb[23] / BDD - Dog dunking demo {3 of 6}
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See the wave top just by Ben's ears ? The small stick he's chasing after splashed down just the far side of the peak.
twb[23] / BDD - Dog dunking demo {2 of 6}
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Slightly soggy Ben, hoping that one of us will join him in shallow seawater splashing.
twb[23] / BDD - Dog dunking demo {1 of 6}
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After we had eaten lunch at the cafe; the next item on our agenda was to take Ben de-Dog onto the beach.
[Set of 6 images]
He really enjoys walking on sand, and loves a paddle in the sea. If it's warm enough, he can usually be persuaded to swim a little. Especially important when he's moulting, as the dried sea salt helps de-grease his coat and remove loose fur.
gct[3] - Ben investigating
gct[3] - Ben "pointing"
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Ben "pointing" at something small and interesting ...
but probably looooog gone by now.
[Originally uploaded 25th May 2023, reposted 12th September 2023]
STR - Ben looking out
whn - pet friendly
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This very welcome change in policy is "Wilkos" in Whitehaven.
The town does have a very significant dog-owning section of the resident & visiting populations.
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It also means that you don't have to trip over dogs waiting outside !
gct[1] Ben patrolling
gct[1] - and back ...
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And back again - that was either a very short morning walk or a very quick comfort break.
gct[1] - Ben heading out
gct[1] - Ben at a fast clip
gct[1] - Ben passing by ...
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