Benny

We’ve been dogless for over a year, after having dogs continuously for 25 years. We miss having a dog, but enjoy the freedom of not having a dog. This week we’ve been dogsitting our sister-in-law’s dog Benny, a one-eyed long hair Chihuahua. It’s been a different experience for us.

Our previous dogs were a black lab mix and a Siberian Husky. They were big working dogs who needed a lot of exercise. I tried walking with Benny, who is pretty reluctant to walk for any amount of time. Last night he walked for awhile after being in a bag for most of the day. What he likes most Is being in someone’s lap.

He’s pretty endearing, although he is wary of strangers, to the point of lashing out at them, and he hates all children. I remember taking him to Ogunquit when he was a puppy, and these very nice girls around 8 and 10 wanted to pet him. He growled and snapped at them, and I had to apologize for his bad behavior.

We’ve had fun with him this week, but will be happy to return him tomorrow. If you see us with a small dog, approach with caution.

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