Summ, summ, summertime… is done

School is starting up this week for most Portlanders and the number of dogs that came in for daycare today reflect that. No longer can they lounge around the house eating the snacks the kids drop when not sleeping between meals. It’s time for the dogs to come in and get their play on!

As much as I look forward to summer, the long days, water play and reruns get old after a while. I’m ready for the reds of autumn, early to beds, and the blustery winter wind that stings and makes you curse as you bend down to scoop a poop on the pre-dawn morning walk.

I think the dogs like it too. As the weather gets colder, they get peppier. They also get fuzzier and fatter so it’s important to keep up the grooming and exercise. I love being able to throw the ball for the pooches and return them to their owners all tuckered out. The hairiness – that’s someone else’s area of expertise!