Last summer Emily hurt her back. This summer she's not quite as wild, but I am happy to report she is doing great. Playing ball, swimming, and here she is waiting for some 'action'.
Folks who think they know something about animal behavior think that the crossed "ankles" means that the dog is relaxed. When my husband was training dogs for obedience one of the hardest things for a young dog to learn was a "down stay" - just what Emily is doing. At first dogs would be antsy - apparently because they were afraid their owners would leave them. But as they got confident, many would "settle" and cross their ankles. So.... those folks would tell you that Emily is calm and happy and content. Just want any girl wants to be!
I'm a Master Gardener, have a small organic vegetable garden in Maine, grown vegetables in containers in Florida, and also grow lots of flowers.
I enjoy good food, cooking what I've grown in my garden or with ingredients I can buy locally.
I'm happiest when I'm in the water, on the water, or just looking at the water. I also love being in a garden.
I have a golden retriever named 'Emily', also known as 'The Monster'. She loves to play ball, go swimming, and has lots of people friends.
We spend summers on the Belgrade Lakes in Maine and the rest of the year in South Florida where I'm in the process of creating a tropical garden.
I love garden clubs, and am currently the 1st Vice President of the Wellington, FL Garden Club, the webmaster and newsletter editor, co-president of a garden club in my community, and Horticulture Chairperson of the Waterville, Maine Community Garden Club.
I also teach fun, hands-on gardening courses at Palm Beach State College.
3 comments:
haha Emily is finally becoming lady-like!
Folks who think they know something about animal behavior think that the crossed "ankles" means that the dog is relaxed. When my husband was training dogs for obedience one of the hardest things for a young dog to learn was a "down stay" - just what Emily is doing. At first dogs would be antsy - apparently because they were afraid their owners would leave them. But as they got confident, many would "settle" and cross their ankles. So.... those folks would tell you that Emily is calm and happy and content. Just want any girl wants to be!
AW what a cute post! I love it.
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