It's fair to say, I admit, that I have been stretching the envelope a bit on the behaviour front. What's a WFT to do when his genetic makeup is raging? Bunnies making holes in my new territory was really annoying, so it was only right that I go digging up their burrows, don't you think? Turns out that Dru and Stephen were less convinced. They took to filling the excavations with immovable rocks...
Really? Do they want bunnies bundling all over their yard? Well, that aside, they also took umbrage at the results of my efforts, it seems, and even took CCTV evidence...
Here, though, actual baths are rather more prevalent. My adopted husibs, A&E turned up for Easter. I really like brofur E, and I thought I liked sisfur A, until she took to shampooing me! Not just a thimbleful, mind you. A full-on, total lathering. Dru let out a "goodness gracious" response to my whitey-white appearance after it! She managed to get some photos of that pristine wool as I rolled in the garden after to try and dull the odour... and the brightness...
Still and all, it was rather fun having A&E visit. We went for some very decent walks around the Lake District, had lots of play in the garden, cuddles, nibbles...
Oh, mentioning plays in the garden (other than bunny bating), there was a good deal of ball activity. You all may recall my obsession with my ball. Or, indeed, other dogs' balls... anyway, I have a lot of balls here now and one of the ways I got A to make amends for the shampooing fiasco was to throw that ball, and throw it again...and again... and at least 87, maybe more, times!
As you can see, my wool is also growing back apace. Spring works on the follicles, too!
Anyway, I'm having fun. Mostly. There was more to report, but Aunty tells me it's worth making another post, so I'll see you again next week!
Toodle-pip!
It's good to hear from you, Nobby. We like to chase after bunnies in our yard too, but they don't usually make their burrows within our fenced yard. You sure did look bright after your bath. We can tell you've rubbed some of that off since then. BOL!
ReplyDeleteWe love seeing your handsome face Nobby, even if it is a bit muddy at times BOL. Sounds like you are staying busy and having lots of fun(except for the bath thing)!
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Rosy & Sunny
What a grand hole you dug, Nobby! We have woodchucks here that do nice work like yours. You look so clean and happy running with your ball!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to hear from you , Nobby. Baths have to be endured occasionally and you know how to avoid them, but that would mean giving up your mud exercises and you're not likely to do that, are you? It's nice to have someone to be a ball-throwing machine , too.
ReplyDeleteNobby dear one you have not and will not be forgotten. Thank Dru for the lovely update and photos and I await your next adventure.
ReplyDeleteNow as for the bunnies it is in the DNA of a WFT to be in constant state of patrol and herding of said critters. Dear me they must be taught it is the territory of a mighty Terrier. I love your frog pose
Hugs to all 3 of you
Cecilia
thank you for letting us know how you are, we all miss you terribly. It looks to me like you have landed in doggy paradise, bunnies and all with a bath here and there.. you look magnificent and loved. hugs Nice Nobby
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear news from you and YAM-aunty. Enjoy spring, as here in NZ the leaves are falling and days getting darker.
ReplyDeleteHi, Nobby! You do seem to be thriving, though those bunnies not so much, BOL!
ReplyDeleteWe here love to dig, esp in our backwoods area of the yard...but petcretary hates the big caverns we make. We are hunting for the mice and moles/voles. The other day we almost caught a possum! But *she* thwarted us and let that beastie escape.
Baths?? no thank you! But petcretary said you sure did look all bright and fluffy afterwards!
Have fun with those balls! We only play keep away and don't fetch, go figure!
See ya next time!
Hello Nobby, lovely to hear from you! You look as though you are having a splendid time with your new peeps! Wow - how fabulous to have someone to throw the ball to you for more than 87 times!
ReplyDeleteYour bath was a bit of a downer but sometimes we can't escape from them. Carol has found someone who will come to the house and bath me regularly - about every six weeks! As if I need one more than a couple of times a year! She's very nice and called Jo and even brings her own bath - and treats!
Love,
Paca xx
Nobby, it is wonderful to see you. I love the bunnies and a little dirty is good for you. Can’t wait to read of you other adventures!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you, Nobby. You have been missed. We too like to chase the bunnies. Our muddy feet yesterday has Mom thinking either some silly squirrel or rabbit has made a nest hidden in our shrubs. Looking forward to more news.
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Hi Nobby. We are happy to hear that things are going well at your new home. Angel Lee says get the bunnies, get the bunnies. I Phod, would just want to be their friends. Thanks for the update and we look forward to hearing from you again soon. Phod and his new cats the Rivers
ReplyDeleteYou look great Nobby! We have bunnies living under the front porch and chipmunks have little made lots of holes in the back yard. Do you have chipmunks?
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely wonderful to see you, Nobby! You're looking in top form. It's good to know you have found some nice muck to get into, though Dru may have a different opinion. I'm already looking forward to your next post.
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