Here's another Conversation with Erik, our almost one year old Labrador Retriever. This time I am helping him clean the gold fish pond in our back yard garden. Since he is not quite a year old, he hasn't done this before so this is a wonderful new experience for him.
This picture story is especially for our six grandchildren who live near and far and everyone else who loves dogs.
Very best,
Lois
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Conversation with Erik: A Bath for the Fishies
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Erik: I think the fish need a bath.
Me: Oh? Do you want to give the fish a bath today?
Erik: Sure! Looks like fun. I just love water.
Erik: But this water doesn't smell like my water bowl!
Me: No, it's time for Spring cleaning of the pond.
Me: It's warm enough now that it won't freeze again so we can remove
the de-icer.
Erik: Penny, would you like to help?
Penny: No, thanks. I've done that before. I think I'll just sit over here in the driveway and catch some rays.
Penny: No, thanks. I've done that before. I think I'll just sit over here in the driveway and catch some rays.
Erik: OK, I'll just do it myself. I'll put the siphon hose in and get rid of the old water.
Erik: Mom, what are those?
Me: Those are water lilies, Erik. They'll push big round leaves and pretty flowers up through the water in a few weeks.
Erik: The siphon is working. The pond is emptying. We're on a roll now!
Erik: Look! The water is almost gone!
Me: Erik, what are you going to do about those fishies?
Erik: Uh, will you please take them out and give them a bath?
Me: Sure thing! I'll be glad to help. I'll just put the fishies in this red bucket until you finish cleaning the pond. We better use some of this de-chlorination stuff, though, to keep the fishies comfy.
Me: Look! We have six already! There are five more in there.
Erik: Ohhhh! May I play with them?
Erik: Ohhhh! May I play with them?
Me: Uh, no. They are busy taking a bath.
Erik: Almost empty!
Erik: Mom, will you scoop out that yucky stuff?
Me: Sure, Erik, not a problem.
Me: Sure, Erik, not a problem.
Erik: Time to refill! Clean water for the fishies!
Erik: It looks so clean!
Me: Good job, Erik!
Erik: No problem. What else can I do for you today?
Erik: No problem. What else can I do for you today?
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Isn't that puppy labor? Are there laws about that???
ReplyDeleteHe is paid in chicken necks and liver treats. He loves his work and is happy with his pay. :) Liver treats recipe here: http://loishands.blogspot.com/2010/01/liver-cookies-dog-treats.html
ReplyDeleteJust love this blog..... glad to know we are not the "only" ones who can and do "talk with the animals".....
ReplyDeleteHarry
Thanks, Harry and Doris, I know your love of our four legged "kids." You're my kind of people. Thanks for your sweet comments.
ReplyDeleteLois