I am getting old, there is no denying this. I am aware that I continually talk about this on here but, maybe, I’m trying to let people know what it’s like for a dog to get older, and to feel older. Anyway, my back legs are getting weaker and my walks are getting shorter. Lenny and I haven’t been out for a walk together for a few weeks as he needs more distance under his paws than I do. Also he eats less field food than I do but let’s not dwell on that shall we? ðŸ¤
I’m strolling around the local fields now, whilst Lenny is going further than me along the lanes and byways near to our house. I still get plenty of scenting opportunities plus I get to be sneaky when it comes to walking “past” rabbit pellets which are very tasty. Not that my human thinks so, as she regularly tells me off for eating more than I should. It always seems to be when she’s distracted too, strange that! Lenny is walking the lanes and fields a bit further out than me. He continually comes back with tales of fun and “new” explorations which I play along with. I’ve been there before but it’s nice to hear him having fun. One thing that does concern me is that he seems to be learning how to be good on a walk. I’m really not sure he’s a beagle.
The weather is not helpful to an older dog at the moment. All this sun and high heat makes me tired and upsets my daily rhythm of trying to be a pest. Sorry, I meant to say trying to laze about doing not much whilst being an obedient hound. The heat and humidity is playing havoc with our daily routines, although it does mean we get to walk early in the morning when the scent is still at its best. Thereafter we get to laze about like a couple of oafs (our humans words not ours).
In any case, there is talk of the v-e-t for them to check up on my leg and/or back situation which is most unfortunate. The redeeming part is that it’s also time for Lenny to have his annual boosters so I get to laugh at him when he gets a jab in the rump.
I’m off to pester my human for my dinner. The sun is over the yardarm somewhere in the world which signifies that a beagle needs his food. 😀 I will let you know what the v-e-t says about my legs.
Dexter 