Buster and I decided to take advantage of the relative quiet in the house today to tell you about OUR vacation. I know the alpha female has been keeping you up-to-date regarding the goings on of her pack. However, Buster and I had quite an experience while the the rest of the pack were off doing what they do (abandoning us). You see, Buster and I spent 6 fun-filled days at a dog resort known as The Dog Hotel from Gut Mareis. It is a true luxury dog resort. Unlike the dens of abandonment of the past where we were in separate rooms with concrete floors, wire walls and general neglect, during this temporary banishment we had a shared room with another pack of dogs. It hardly felt like we were being inexplicably removed from our pack at all! The den had a ladder, beds and art work (which you know Buster cannot appreciate...he does not sit still long
enough...but I tend to spend longer hours these days bedded down just staring at the walls and the colors were a welcome relief...even though I am, like most dogs, color blind). It also had a closed circuit TV so the alpha female of the Pension could watch our play and make sure it did not get out of hand. I do have to say that I only had to show my wolf teeth to Buster once and only a couple of times to a young male who didn't get the message. You see I have lost weight this last few months and at times the young males get confused regarding my true age! The alpha female of the Pension also took us on daily walks of about 10 Kilometers (where I have to admit I got into
trouble when the irresistible scent of a rabbit led me to temporarily lose myself and the whole pack had to look for me...I have got to get that under control!). It was the only time I have walked with so many other dogs of the four-legged variety. I have to admit I struggled to keep my position at the head of the walk. It is my rightful spot BUT there were many young whippersnappers who thought they deserved my position. Buster of course, knows exactly where he should be and spent most of his time running around in circles trying to play with everyone!!! When we were not resting or walking, we got to play with the whole pack in a big yard. The only drawback was the tempting herd of deer raised by the Pension Alpha Female. They were right next door and I SO wanted to chase them.
BUT the Alpha Female was a gentle woman whose authority was unquestionable. So I held back from chasing her deer...We all knew who was the boss. The only time it was confusing is when my own Alpha Female arrived to take us home...Suddenly I didn't know who I should follow. Thank Dog, that situation only lasted a few minutes. So while my real pack was off, Buster and I had a great time with an adopted pack in a wonderful resort. Clearly Germans love their dogs...I highly recommend it to all canines in the area. P.S. if you are an elder dog like me you may want to watch it...I am noticeably stiff after my holiday.
Buster and I decided to take advantage of the relative quiet in the house today to tell you about OUR vacation. I know the alpha female has been keeping you up-to-date regarding the goings on of her pack. However, Buster and I had quite an experience while the the rest of the pack were off doing what they do (abandoning us). You see, Buster and I spent 6 fun-filled days at a dog resort known as The Dog Hotel from Gut Mareis. It is a true luxury dog resort. Unlike the dens of abandonment of the past where we were in separate rooms with concrete floors, wire walls and general neglect, during this temporary banishment we had a shared room with another pack of dogs. It hardly felt like we were being inexplicably removed from our pack at all! The den had a ladder, beds and art work (which you know Buster cannot appreciate...he does not sit still long
enough...but I tend to spend longer hours these days bedded down just staring at the walls and the colors were a welcome relief...even though I am, like most dogs, color blind). It also had a closed circuit TV so the alpha female of the Pension could watch our play and make sure it did not get out of hand. I do have to say that I only had to show my wolf teeth to Buster once and only a couple of times to a young male who didn't get the message. You see I have lost weight this last few months and at times the young males get confused regarding my true age! The alpha female of the Pension also took us on daily walks of about 10 Kilometers (where I have to admit I got into
trouble when the irresistible scent of a rabbit led me to temporarily lose myself and the whole pack had to look for me...I have got to get that under control!). It was the only time I have walked with so many other dogs of the four-legged variety. I have to admit I struggled to keep my position at the head of the walk. It is my rightful spot BUT there were many young whippersnappers who thought they deserved my position. Buster of course, knows exactly where he should be and spent most of his time running around in circles trying to play with everyone!!! When we were not resting or walking, we got to play with the whole pack in a big yard. The only drawback was the tempting herd of deer raised by the Pension Alpha Female. They were right next door and I SO wanted to chase them. 
BUT the Alpha Female was a gentle woman whose authority was unquestionable. So I held back from chasing her deer...We all knew who was the boss. The only time it was confusing is when my own Alpha Female arrived to take us home...Suddenly I didn't know who I should follow. Thank Dog, that situation only lasted a few minutes. So while my real pack was off, Buster and I had a great time with an adopted pack in a wonderful resort. Clearly Germans love their dogs...I highly recommend it to all canines in the area. P.S. if you are an elder dog like me you may want to watch it...I am noticeably stiff after my holiday.
3 comments:
I had no idea that Germans spoil their dogs as much, if not more, than spendthrift Americans! Hope everyone is doing well. Love, Davina
Ruff Ruff says Jewel. We are well and you!
yo its joe nice web site see you this summer at my house
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