There are indignities a gentleman expects with age. Being sick is one of them. Being forced to listen to a puppy announce that she is the smartest dog in her class is another. Unfortunately, Agatha’s latest achievement left Charlie facing a far more troubling possibility: she might actually be improving.
CC #10 – An Unfortunate Sign of Progress Read More »
Agatha has had a very busy week, and she is pretty sure she has figured out something important about herself. There were surprises at home, new discoveries outside, and a return to puppy school that left her feeling especially proud. But one part of the week was harder to understand.
AA #10 – I Am Very Smart Read More »
With Dad Person away for the week, Charlie assumes his rightful place in charge of the household. The Menace finally masters the potty signal after eight weeks of instruction, while Charlie quietly faces a harder challenge of his own: navigating a familiar world as his eyesight continues to fade.
CC #9 – Someone Has to Be in Charge Read More »
Agatha is 15 weeks old in this adventure. She is learning how to tell her people what she needs, discovering that machines can fly, and finding out that some new friends are really good at chase. I am a puppy, and I know many things now. I know where my food lives, where my Kong
AA #9 – I Figured Out the Potty Thing Read More »
At fourteen, Charlie has mastered the fine art of patience. While Agatha races after every sound, smell, and fallen morsel, Charlie waits comfortably for life’s best things to arrive. As the little menace learns “Leave It,” Charlie reflects on age, wisdom, trust, and the rewards of being cherished at home.
CC #8 – The Fine Art of Patience Read More »
Agatha thinks everything that falls on the floor belongs to her—until a cayenne pepper sets her mouth on fire, a hot kettle surprises her nose, and people medicine nearly becomes a snack. Puppy school’s “Leave It” lesson suddenly makes sense as she learns that not everything interesting is safe.
AA #8 – My Mouth Was on Fire Read More »
Charlie’s fading eyesight brings a third daily medicine and an important lesson about growing older. Meanwhile, Agatha begins Puppy School, where she learns Focus, Sit, and Come Touch. As both dogs face new challenges, Charlie realizes education is not only for the young—and Agatha may someday become his guide.
CC #7 – The Menace Begins Her Education Read More »
At thirteen weeks old, Agatha begins Puppy School and discovers that Focus is much harder than Sit or Come Touch. While practicing at home, she starts noticing Charlie’s fading eyesight and wonders whether her strange urge to herd him might someday help keep her old friend safe from nearby obstacles.
AA #7 – Focus Is Hard Read More »
Charlie knows exactly what overnight bags, laundry baskets, and packed dog food mean: a ride in the truck. Agatha, however, has no idea that visiting comes with rules, expectations, and family honor. By the time they reach their destination, Charlie’s careful instruction may already have gone too far for everyone.
CC #6 – The Menace Represents the Family Read More »
Agatha is twelve weeks old and visiting another dog’s home for the first time. Charlie gives her far too many rules, Misty seems enormous, and nervous accidents follow. Agatha tries very hard to represent the family—but being a good guest is much harder than it sounds to a puppy.
AA #6 – I Tried to Be Good Read More »
