Came out of work, and a dog is sprinting around the grassy area. An older woman is calling "Bobby! Bobby, come here!" Dog is way too happy and excited, so just speeds up exuberantly. I stop and call to the dog.
"OH, yes, he'll probably come to you!" She says.
I crouch down, and he's still whirling, but interested. Eventually he circles me closely, and I wait.
"Oh, grab him!"
"I'll just wait, he wants to be petted." I wait, and he circles closer, still running and wagging madly. Finally, he comes in for a snuggle, and I ruffle him. She comes with the lead, and I hold him. She's fumbling it a bit, and he squirms, but I've got him snugly until he's leashed.
A puppy Sheltie, she tells me. Looks like a small collie to me. I mention that I've heard of people who've gotten sheep for their dogs like this to herd. She laughs and says maybe she'll try that on this "mad man" dog, they have the space out in the woods. And thanks me for my help.
Not what I expect to do on the way out, but I smile all the way home.
When I wasn't looking, patience crept up and found me.
4 comments:
Aw, I love those unexpected moments that can make a day.
Not just a cat person then!
Sounds like she just didn't understand the dog..yes,a sheepdog from the Shetland Isles, where sheep are smaller. I think it has been bred smaller than it should be, for showing. Dog shows have a lot to answer for
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jo(e),
Especially involving animals.
gz,
My best friend in childhood was a black poodle named Gigi. Dogs are good folks. Cats are easier for us to have at home.
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