Travelingjenny

Even though she is big (and hairy), it is easy to forget about Maggie. She likes to sleep (in an out-of-the-way corner), and she never asks for much. She just wants to be fed – only once, most days. And she wants to be let out a couple of times each day, whenever we get around to it. She only barks when she wants to be let inside, or occasionally if she sees a dog walk by on the road. She is most lively (and focused) when Tess is eating in her high chair. Tess loves to toss her food, and Maggie knows this – she may not fetch, but she’s no dummy. And she is remarkably well behaved for a big dog. She has learned that food is only fair game if it’s on the floor – and not if it’s in someone’s hand, or on a table. If she doesn’t want to be bothered by little girl hands (or faces or feet), she just calmly walks away. We give her an occasional treat, a very occasional walk, and an occasional torturous brushing, but she never complains. So, on Sunday she got her yearly reward – a doggie ice-cream sundae from Toots. And a nose-to-nose greeting from a cow. Now that’s a good dog day.