Charles Darwin suggested that all animals are shaped by the need to compete with other species in order to find an ecological niche in which they can succeed. Kind of like a chair, which you shape exactly to fit. It’s an odd idea, since it suggests I fit exactly the […]
This morning owner petted strange dog. Caspar, he was called. I suppose he’s pretty, if you like the type. Very fluffy. Very cute. Faithless. She even seemed to know him. Clearly has fondled other dogs before. My eyes are open. I should have seen the signs. I behave honourably, and […]
There is, I am ashamed to say, a weakness at the heart of dog. I realised it slowly, and too late. The Woman, you see, takes particular delight in my placing my bottom on the ground. To begin with I was reluctant. I mean, frankly, I couldn’t see the sense […]
Don’t really get the fuss about the vet. I thought it was great. First, there were many balls. The Woman got one down for me and, after a short chewing episode, she said I got to keep it. Only the one, despite attempting to slobber on all of them to […]
Went to coffee shop. Lady petted me. I petted back with teeth. Human squeaking is very odd. Suppose it means hello in dog. I got put on Owner’s knee. Owner’s knees are getting smaller. Coffee shop full of dogs that couldn’t reach me. I pulled faces at them and barked […]
Second day in new home. Attempted to fulfil dog obligations by emptying bladder on carpet as usual, but it seems there is some new world order operating. Access to carpet is being repeatedly denied. What am I supposed to do? Wee on gravel? The worst thing is, she has no […]
When they first came to see me Man held me in the air and chewed me. I was small then. The boot is now on the other foot. I am told that when I chew them it is no longer so cute. To be cute is not a matter of […]
Woman brought me here. In a car. in a cage. I tolerated it with dignity. It is she whose dignity is compromised, not I.
Hergest, a Hound's Philosophy 