I was in the shower and Zacchaeus nosed his way into the bathroom and sat on the rug by the mirror. Usually he goes outside, partakes in some water and food, sniffs through the house to take inventory of where his herd is, and then curls up on the couch. As I gathered my coffee-to-go and got my stuff to the back door, he was barking and deciding if he should grab a toy to play. I should have taken the time to look into his eyes. I would have seen the "bolt look" in his eyes. Instead, I wheeled my crate through the door with him right on heels, or wheels, of it. Through the door and to his light pole at the end of our driveway.
Only I did not see the slim, old thing. He was very sly. Hubby made an obstacle course on the sidewalk to the driveway. He has rototilled that soil to plant his garden flowers along there. He placed down the fibrous plastic that he will plant the flowers through, but will keep the weeds down. That is covered with a tarp and weighted down with the stone liners. So on the sidewalk is the remaining clumps of mud and the bark covering. This meant that I had to lift by crate and purse and step precariously along the edge without falling into the dirt.
I do believe had I seen the naughty, dumb dog, that he would have been smiling royally. I got glimpse of his white fur along the garage door as I was wheeling my crate to the car. Too late. He first lifted his leg at pole and then went onto the next pole two houses down. Of course, he did not come when I called. He can't even here me come into the house anymore or our doorbell, so he won't hear me when I command him to give up his freedom.
At the end of the block, he finally sees me and stands in submission. I pick him up to carry him back to the house and scold him. Bad dog. Very bad dog. Turns out that the police officer is parked at our house to catch speeders on the highway.
I scolded the beast more and told him that that man could take him for a ride in the car to a place he would not want to be.
Looks like I will need to give him the Sit/Stay commands while going out the door again now that summer is here.
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