#spanielcon
There’s something so fulfilling about watching a spaniel moving through brush, following a scent trail. And occasionally checking in with the thumb-monkeys, before continuing to catalogue all the available sniffs.
@thelittlespanielthatcould ’s Kovu got to thoroughly explore and sniff; his delight was infectious.
WhenKovu arrives, Tristan is so thrilled he wants to tell him loudly All The Things. Since this involves 25 lb Tristan yelling excitedly in 12-lb Kovu’s face, we need to manage it so Kovu doesn’t get steamrollered. But through the visit Tristan and Kovu still have plenty of time for mutual adoration.
Quiet, gentle Tristan gets enthused and worked up as he barks and rawrs at Kovu. Sensible, chill Kovu gets worked up as he barks and rawrs at Tristan. Both of them wagging nonstop.
It was an important conversation, whatever it was about. If they were human I think they would have been waving their arms demonstratively; they were already pacing around the room as they excitedly discussed it.
AKovu came to visit us! Both Spaniels absolutely adored having him with us. The resident thumb-monkeys had a great time playing with the kissy cuddly wriggler, and visiting with Kovu’s human.
We thought it should be relatively easy to get a picture of Kovu posing with Tristan and Gwyn. They’re chill with each other, they all have a good sit & stay, they’re all used to waiting patiently while the thumb-monkeys wave a rectangle around.
No, they were great! The difficulty turns out to be us @thelittlespanielthatcould holds a treat where they want Kovu to look; I don’t pick up a treat until I am going to give it immediately. I apparently unconsciously twitch my fingers in a “come here”-looking gesture when I say “Look” (at me); Kovu hops right up and comes to me when I do that.
So there was a lot of laughing and giving treats to good but confused spaniels, and repositioning, and a few decent pics.
