A little bit of a catch-up post for Agnes’s project shots from October.  This month saw an opportunity to give thanks, a fall buffet, a brief imprisonment and even a meme.  Full life for this little girl.

Give Thanks.

This was a thanksgiving photo, where we could wish out a Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to everyone.

Among the many things that I’m thankful for in my life is my loving family that not only puts up with my photography projects, but actively participates in them. My daughter came up with the design for this chalk drawing that we did in the street in front of our house. Julia, Daniel and I drew it out, then my wife helped with the Agnes wrangling to put her in the centre of the drawing.  And thankfully Agnes neither ran away nor stress peed on the chalk work while I was taking photos from a step ladder. Writing this out makes me wonder what the neighbors thought of the whole process.  And if you do look close, there is indeed chalk on her tail.

Agnes: Hey Dave, how do I look in here?
Dave: You look amazing.
Agnes: Agree. These squiggles and hearts make me look like I’m the centre of everything.
Dave: It is moderately appropriate. But how did you get in there without getting covered in chalk?
Agnes: Simple. Karen carried me and told me not to step on Julia’s chalk creation or get my butt coated with chalk.
Dave: Well done. But I do have to ask. What are you going to give thanks for?
Agnes: What do you mean?
Dave: Well, the ‘give thanks’ is because it’s Thanksgiving. Usually a time to reflect about things to be thankful for.
Agnes: In that case I’m thankful for my tail.
Dave: Really? You have a loving family, a nice place to live, and a continual supply of good food. Yet you choose to be thankful for your tail?
Agnes: Yup. Without it I wouldn’t have anything to sit on. Then I’d have chalk on my butt instead of my tail. And you know how I feel about breaking Karen’s rules.

The moment you realize that …

No dogversation here.  Just playing with making a meme with Agnes.

The Prisoner

This photo may not have high artistic quality, but I took it aiming for the story. It’s hard to believe but Agnes is now pretty well behaved so I think daytime kennelling is soon to end, but before it did I wanted to get a shot like this to add to her story. The only question is if Bruno is ready for her to be out of the kennel during the day.

Agnes: Hey Bruno, why do you get to hang out on the bed while I have to be in a kennel?
Bruno: Simple, the family went out and you’re a new puppy, so you’re not yet trust worthy. The humans like to have you fully trained before they leave you free in the house.
Agnes: That seems a bit harsh.
Bruno: Yup it’s true. Earning trust is a tough thing when you’re a puppy.
Agnes: Name one thing non-trustworthy about me.
Bruno: You like to move shoes all over the house.
Agnes: So do you.
Bruno: And you lose your mind yelling at the mailman.
Agnes: Ummm, so do you.
Bruno: And sometimes you lie down and touch me when I’m trying to get some rest.
Agnes: That’s not against the house rules.
Bruno: I’m not so sure about that. Plus, you lounge on the furniture instead of the designated puppy beds.
Agnes: Ummm, you do realize that you’re currently lounging on the big human bed?
Bruno: True that. But you’re forgetting one major difference between you and me.
Agnes: I’m not a hypocrite.
Bruno: And I’m not a cricket either. But the big thing is people don’t think I’m smart enough the be better behaved. So all I have to do is be pleasant, cute and the world is my oyster.
Agnes: This reeks of inequality.
Bruno: Yup. Inequality and oysters. I think I’m going to go look for some oysters in the fridge.

Fall Buffet

For some reason all three of our dogs simply love eating fall leaves. And yes, this photo session was cut a little short when Agnes decided it was time to munch down on the pile of leaves surrounding her.

Agnes: Hey Dave, thank you.
Dave: For what?
Agnes: For taking me to the buffet. I really appreciate it.
Dave: Nope. We’re not at a buffet. We’re just hanging in the back yard on a big pile of leaves.
Agnes: Yup. Love the fall buffet.
Dave: I think you’re confused about what the word buffet means. It’s a large selection of yummy food where you can take what you want to eat and leave the rest behind.
Agnes: Oh, I’m well aware of what a buffet is. All dogs are. And there is a delightful selection of fall goodies in here including dried leaves, bits of grass and crunchy dried bits from the cedar trees.
Dave: Dude, we’ve been over this many times. You are not supposed to eat random plant matter that you find in the yard.
Agnes: Is there anything in a human buffet that you humans aren’t supposed to eat?
Dave: Well, sometimes the deserts and fried foods are not great for our health, so some people say we’re not supposed to eat them.
Agnes: Exactly my point. Now if the pre-dinner chit chat is done it’s time for me chow down on this buffet of fall goodies.

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