Bored Collie

A large fly got into the house, and Mona has been chasing it. I have been utterly remiss in providing the level of activity and interest for her that I hold myself responsible for,
so she has found a way to make things interesting. She still huffs around, indicating that it is high time for a Dog Activity. I do agree, but with my neck pain and my job search, I just have to work it in. I consider Mona a barometer for how I am doing, like a canary in a coal mine. Honestly, there are many ways that I am barely holding together. That means I can't make Mona as high a priority as I'd like, and when that shows on her, I often find I am more able to maintain us both. She motivates me, and the things that are healthy for her also help me.

The key to keeping these dogs happy is to take them individually. It isn't always easy. Today I plan to take Mona to the bus stop to get Kayleigh, but not Daphne. I cannot hold a leash if she pulls because of this severe neck pain. We'll have to take her out later in the car to an off leash area.