Its Been A Good Day

Today I have many little tails, but could appear big because I love details. This could be the reason why, I have such a difficult time staying consistent with my bogs. I get so wrapped up in perfectly typing up, every minor description; that I can become a perfectionist, who turns into a procrastinator. On with the today's short&tall tales!

Today I pretty much lucked out, when it came to weather. When I walked my boys this morning, it was peeerfect. Little to no wind, no rain, and a decent temperature (for being outdoors for so long). When I began my drive to Bellevue, that's when mother nature began to unleash her tears of fury; sheets of lateral rain covering everyone. The intensity of the rain began, when I had just got to my first clients house. This must have only lasted for max 10 minutes because once I was outside with my dogs; no rain. I was very pleased with this because it was my first time, walking solo, with The Trio. Juggling three dogs with leashes, in heavy down pour, was going to be the biggest challenge I have encountered; since I started my animal career. This Trio-juggling-in-nasty-weather trial, will show its face someday, so might as well; take advantage of any practicing opportunities.

Who are The Trio? They are two Beagles (Hamilton, Isabeau) and a chocolate lab name Jake. All three are elderly and the beagles are half siblings. Actually, all, but one dog I walk, are in their senior stage. I love senior dogs and never really knew why; they seem a bit more calmer. Even on nice, non-rainy days, walking them was something else.Our walk involved many short brakes (to stop the pulling) and untangling the leashes. The Trio are actually really awesome dogs and their owner is very kind. Their my longest walk in the day, (hour long) and they get two of these walks a day; I believe. Their mother is in a wheelchair and needs help, when it comes to their daily walks.


My next, first solo walk, was with Ginger; a cattle dog mix. Now, her mom's apartment is awesome and on the 27th floor; so seeing the windy/rainy weather, that high up, was pretty sweet. Gingers mom, Margret, is so incredibly kind. When I got there, she told me I was no way obligated to walk Ginger; because the weather was picking up for a 5th episode and Ginger has already gone potty a few times. I told her I wasn't too worried and felt it only looked nasty outside because we were so high up. Also, Ginger knew why I was there and to just leave without walking her; would have been the meanest thing I could have done to her.
When I was getting Ginger and I ready, Margret offered a cup of herbal tea, to be ready when I returned; isn't that just so generous? What an awesome woman!
Like I had predicted, once we got to ground level, it was only windy and a bit misty. Actually, it was a lot of fun and at one point, the gust was so fierce; I thought the wind was going to scoop me up! I started to giggle and I was glad Ginger was my anchor. The rest of our 1/2 an hour walk was pretty nice; the wind eased off and the sun even decided to join us; for a few moments.
When we got back to Gingers home, there was the cup of tea waiting for me and I stayed over for a few extra moments; to talk with Margret. I really like her!

I ended the day with some of my favorite dogs, Jack&Maddie; these two old, but young at heart, dogs just...they never fail to make me laugh or smile. Some day I will get a video of Jack walking, seriously is my favorite walk; he prances! Hahaha.  Jack is a German Shorthair Pointer and Maddie is a Weimaraner, their dad appears to be an pretty cool dude (haven't met him, but I love how he raises his dogs); he leaves the radio (88.5, jazz and all things consider) on for them. If its raining outside, you toss two towels in the dryer, so they're warm, when you get back from the walk. His apartment is pretty sweet; nice balcony, spacious, huge windows to bring in all the light, and clutter free.
One of my favorite things Jack does, is, when you walk in; he trots to you, with one of his toys in his mouth. Today, he was on his dog bed in the living room, when I entered; he gets up, looks at me, and then disappears in his dad's room, only to reappear with his stuff toy. As if he was saying, "hold on one moment, got to get something". I have to capture this on film as well. Maddie always has a chronic worried look on her face, and is always looking at your pockets; hoping a treat falls out.

This last walk, couldn't have ended on a better note. We had perfect weather (just like how I stated the day...hmmn, can we say unified?) and the dogs looked pretty pleased with me.
One thing I love about this apartment building, is, the free hot coco! Yes, in their big tv room, they serve free Starbucks coffee&hot coco. Its become a tradition, after walking the kids, I get a tall hot coco to go. They also have nice, big, flat screen tvs and I'm allowed to use them; between clients or on my lunch brake (yes! adventure time&regular show lunch brakes, once again!)

That was my day and I just have to say this; I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY JOB!!!

Till next time, have a mathmatical day!!
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