I’m partially retired and work alternate weeks. On my working weeks, other than a quick half hour at lunchtime, the dogs don’t get out and about during the day. Which they’re fine with. Unless I don’t get time to take them out after work. Then they’re still fine. Right up to the point I want to sit with my feet up and watch TV. Then they’re tag team. Troy will come over and drop a series of toys in my lap and look at me expectantly. If I don’t respond within a few seconds I will get “the paw”. The paw is quite heavy, and the claws are sharp. Tia will wait until we’re looking the other way when she’ll jump up at Troy. I then have milliseconds to start playing with Troy before some sort of carnage starts taking place in the front room. I know the dogs won’t let me get away with a peaceful evening, so why do I even try? Every time this happens I remember the last time and promise myself that even if it’s only a very quick one, I must get out with the dogs after work. Dogs are good executors of karma.

My dog Tia is having clinical canine massage to free up some stiffness in her muscles. It’s lovely to see her regain more freedom of movement after each session. In The Canine Advocates, our sister Skool community, @Angela Day has just posted a video showing some basic massage techniques to help your dog relax and be calm. The Canine Advocates gives us far more than just massage, but I wanted to mention it as if this is something you’re interested in, now would be a good time to consider joining in.

It’s Tuesday on a work week. 😓 I’m in my home office 📆 procrastinating over my next email. One dog sits on my feet under my desk, the other sleeps under the other workstation. They’ll stay like that now until lunchtime. 🥪 After their quick break they’ll come back and maybe swap desks, but be happy to stay there until I finish work. I’m pleased they settle like this but also surprised. It can’t be very exciting for them, but they seem to want to be with me anyway. What do your pups do when you’re working? 🐶🐾

Hello everyone, I’m just wondering what we are all getting from this lovely community? I am going to ask this in the paid group too which kind of speaks for its self as it’s a group that we learn from. Are there any topics anybody would like to chat about and share your experiences? Maybe holidays with the pooches, dinner dates that didn’t quite go to plan when the dog ran off with the roast chicken!!

What dogpicture are you having as background on your phone? Drop it bellow 👇 🐶 And what is the story behind the photo? 🥰 Also, if you don't have a dog on your phone background.. Please explain. Like for real. How?