We be lovin’ that Phinney; he gets some doggie daycare at Little Pup
Lodge Monday through Friday while his mom goes to work. A purebred
cocker spaniel, the four-year-old has the typically mellow personality
common to this breed. Unless a dog of that breed has inherited the
unfortunate “Spaniel Rage.” This is a very real disorder and I have seen
its destructiveness up close and personally. Seemingly serene and calm,
the spaniel will suddenly snap and attack another dog, child or
whomever is handy. Their eyes glaze over and when they snap out of it,
appear to have no idea what they just did. Some behaviorists guess that
it is a form of epilepsy.
A very happy Phinney.
Fortunately, Phinney hasn’t a smidgen of spaniel- or any other kind of
rage. He loves everything, especially if it appears edible. We have
learned to never turn our back on a full dinner plate when Phinney is
around.
Headed to the sofa.
Phinney also loves his hamburger stuffed toy, playtime at the beach and surprise, surprise—belly rubs!
I have a very distinguished mustache, do I not?
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