When Gail's New Scientist magazine arrived this week, she told me all about how, from a very young age, my predecessor Bouncing Bertie took a great interest in scientific matters, and she suggested perhaps I might like to follow suit.
I noticed there was an article all about dogs in this issue and so I took a peep inside.
Well. I am embarrassed to tell you it was all about how my own species, both feral and fully domesticated strains, are considered a threat to biodiversity and in general a Bad Thing for the environment.
As you can imagine, I was all for putting the magazine onto the pile for shredding (by me, of course). But then Gail pointed out there was a useful section on 'How to be an eco-friendly dog owner'. These rules for humans seem quite reasonable so I've decided to give this science business one more chance after all.
Although whether Gail is successful in training me not to stray remains to be seen...
What else has been happening this week?
Well the most exciting event by far was my first ever visit to Gail's cottage on Loch Torridon. I'll be giving you a full report on Friday, but here's a sneak preview.
Long time readers of previous blogs will recognise the view from the garden so beloved by Hamish the Westie and Bouncing Bertie.
I made myself right at home inside too,
And then found the perfect spot, right by the front door, to show off my rapidly lengthening legs.
I think this is a place where an (eco-friendly) dog could be very happy.
