please come out and play

This evening, we walked the same circuit as yesterday. We caught Theresa on her way out, so Jet couldn't come along. Kane did say hello to him through the gate though. Then we went to Jake's place, but he already went on an earlier walk and his people were having dinner.

At Macquarie oval, there was not another canine in sight. Upon leaving we took a detour and went to Tessie the Border Collie's house. She wasn't home either. Kane has never met her, but has smelt her on my hands (her house is on the way home from work and we say hello if she is in her front yard).

Hopefully the timing will be better tomorrow.

We did see a cat though, who stood his/her ground and wouldn't move.

Kane's family

Margie and Liz came over this evening to join in Kane's walk. Kane was really happy to see Liz, whom he hasn't seen for sometime, and who is visiting from the US. However, her visit is a sad one as her father, who was Kane's human companion recently passed away. He loved Kane and I am grateful to have the opportunity to continue the care of such a wonderful dog.

On our walk, we went past Jet's house as we had a play-date planned today, but nobody was home. Then we went past Jake's house and nobody was home either. When we arrived at Macquarie oval, there were no other dogs around. It must be because everybody thought it would rain, which it did on our way home. Such a shame as those walks where we meet up with other canines are the most fun.

the perfect walk

I usually leave Kane on the deck when I go to work, with a dried smoked pig's ear or a good piece of bone, which take some time to eat as a distraction when I leave.

When I return from work, I open the back door and Kane always seems happy to see me, assuming that is what his wagging tail means.

This evening, we walked to Macquarie oval. There were two small dogs on leads along the way, so Kane went up to them and said hello to one, but the other dog was a bit tense so their person pulled him or her away. Kane just sat there. He is so gentle.

At the oval, Ripley and Vinnie were already there. I gave Ripley some of Kane's dried liver treats. We also met a Belgian Shepherd called Sam who loved fetching her ball on a rope. Kane and I sat on the ground watching Colleen (person of Ripley and Vinnie) play catch with the three dogs. He enjoys watching.

It made up for yesterday.

no walk today

Not only did I return home late, but having lost my glasses, I can't even walk Kane around the block in the dark, not being able to see properly.

Poor puppy. Robert and Helen dropped me home from their place for dinner, and they met Kane, who was happy to meet new people.

returning to Kane

I returned at 4.20pm today. Kane didn't seem too fussed at all, although I did give him some treats.

I used to bring back little presents for Keiser when I went away. I am continuing this with Kane.

This is a baby scarf for my football team. Of course, it would get dirty if Kane wore it during meal times.


Emily came around after work briefly to collect her belongings. Kane must have really liked having her for the weekend as he really snuggled up to her. Thank you Emily, for taking care of Kane.

This evening we walked to Macquarie oval, saying hello to Jet along the way at his yard as he wasn't available to come walking.

At the oval,we met two Labradors, a blond called Louie and a chocolate called Lennox. Their person had just returned from working in Europe for a year, so he was trying to re-exert his authority. Lennox was so excitable that Kane had to demonstrate how to be well-behaved.

the bush telegraph

I left work earlier today, which was fortunate as it started raining as soon as I was home. Consequently, tonight's walk was after the drizzle had ceased, so it was in the dark. We only walked around the block.

The thing about walking after it has rained is that the canine news on the ground gets diluted so Kane backtracked a fair bit and spent considerable time smelling each telegraph pole and lamp post along the way.

Interesting that he smells his news from the telegraph pole. In Australia, informal sharing of information, particularly gossip, is known as 'bush telegraph'.

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I will be away from Friday morning and returning on Monday afternoon. During this time, Emily will be staying over with Kane. He should be quite content as she is always cuddling him when she visits.

a loud hello

I was happy to be welcomed back to Kane's new home with a lovely hello from Kane. Unfortunately I couldn't accompany Kane for his evening walk, he surely likes Daniel best! But I am sure we will do more bonding on the weekend. Lucky Kane, he's so spoiled!!

a loud bark

Emily came around this evening and something amazing and wonderful happened.

Kane barked. Not just a little yip, but a really nice and loud deep bark. Twice. He had never barked before. Such a nice greeting at the door. Kane has never barked when I return home. He must like Emily better.

Emily has a sore back, so I took Kane for a walk to Macquarie oval. Along the way, we met up with Jack the Jack Russell Terrier and his person Doug. At the oval, Jack and Bronte were there, along with another black dog who looks like a fatter Jake. Unfortunately, they left soon after.

A small fawn coloured Staffordshire Terrier cross called Scully bounded over from the other side of the oval, without a person in sight. She was such a friendly little dog and presented herself submissively. Anyway, Doug and I decided we'd better leave so that Scully would go home on her own accord.

Not all Labradoodles are nice

Tonight's walk was to the shops. Not having walked the route for over a week, Kane took his time to remember the smells.

On the way home we tried to say hello to Maggie a Labradoodle, but she was rather mean and her person had to restrain her. Strangely, I met her on Saturday when I walked to the shops by myself and she was so friendly that I gave her a cuddle. She just doesn't like other dogs, which is a shame.

new blog

Kane now has a new blog. A dog blog! I will gradually move the tails of his adventures from my Daniel's Den to here.

This evening, we went to visit Jet, the German Shepherd puppy (he's about 8 months old), who lives two doors up. Unfortunately his people were busy so he couldn't come out walking. Jet and Kane did say hello through their gate.

Leaving Jet's place we went to visit Jake, the Kelpie who lives around the corner.
Upon the door opening, Kane walked right into the house (rather presumptuous) and we went straight to the backyard where Jake was. Kane was rather happy to see Jake again. I had a quick chat with Sue who was doing gardening while her son Nick was preparing a barbecue.

As they were too busy for a walk as well, we went to the Macquarie oval and went past Jack the Jack Russell Terrier who always barks hello. Nobody was at the oval, but Jack's person Doug promised they'd be there in a few minutes.

It was terribly exciting when Jack arrived, though he kept on trying to jump up and play with Kane. They walked back with us and then turned into their street.

Kane returns... permanently

Kane returned this morning. I'm very happy as I missed him during the week. This time, Kane is staying permanently. His people and I agreed that a quieter household would probably be more comfortable for an elderly dog.

We went on a walk immediately to let Jet and Jake know, but unfortunately, they weren't home.

This evening, we went on a walk to the local playing fields. There were two little dogs already there who were Japanese Spitz called Kumi and Yoshi. I made the mistake of asking if they were mini Samoyed.

Kane liked meeting Yoshi, but Kumi was a bit shy. We also shared treats all round.

While we didn't stay long, the walk itself took a bit longer as Kane re-acquainted himself with the 'news on the ground'.

At the playing field (Macquarie oval)


Kane also knows the way home by himself. I just follow.


Falling behind


One step ahead, but waiting for me

without Kane

I enjoyed having Kane around and it is a bit quiet in my house again (not that Kane barked, except in his sleep - I just talked to him a lot). I forgot to let Margie know when she came around yesterday to take Kane home, that Kane has his own song, sung to the tune of the Toreador song from Carmen.



In this case, the main words in Kane's song are 'Kane', 'big', 'puppy', 'dog' etc.

I saw Theresa on my way home from work. She's promised to come pass when she takes Jet for a walk in case I want to come along.

Kane has gone home

Kane went home today after midday. I became quite attached to him, so it was a bit sad to see him leave. He is a lovely dog and great company.

I managed to take him on a morning walk, first visiting Jake down the road, and then around the block. I enjoyed our walks as much as he did!

a Spoodle and a Schnauzer

Kane and I took a midday walk to the shops. Along the way, we met a tiny Spoodle called Rani who was nervous (with big dogs), but her people were happy to let her meet Kane. I asked Kane to sit, and then he laid down so he wouldn't look as big. She growled but Kane just ignored her. Then we met another tiny miniature Schnauzer called Fritz who was supposed to be scared of German Shepherds, but not other big dogs (like Great Danes). Again, Kane laid down and Fritz had a smell.

On the way back from the shops we walked the long way round along the bike path. It's a great walk as there are lots of trees along the way. A regular doggy trail. We discovered a pear tree along the way.







This evening we went to see Jet, the German Sherpherd puppy who lives two doors up and we went together to the other playing field (in the next suburb). It was great fun. We met a German Pointer called Jed there who runs like the wind. Theresa and I had a great chat.

This evening, Kane had the same dinner that I had - corned beef with cabbage and carrots. He must like carrots least as he ate those last and left some.

I walked Kane early today, but he was not joined by any canine company. We saw Jake's people on the way, but were told that he had walked earlier. We did a regular route to the playing field and back (I let Kane lead the way). On the way home, we saw Theresa in her front yard so went over to ask about Jet. Unfortunately she was going out. Nevermind, Theresa suggested tomorrow evening.

when he's a Jet, he's a Jet all the way

This evening, I took Kane on his walk earlier as he had a play-date walk with the German Shepherd puppy Jet who lives two doors up. Jet and Kane had great fun playing, chasing and following each other. Kane managed to receive a bit of slobber from Jet!

It was great chatting to Therese and finding out from her about looking after puppies and training.

playtime with Jake

The thing about hoping to meet up with the neighbourhood doggies is timing. Tonight we left at 7.30pm, went over to say hello to Jet (the puppy German Shepherd two doors up) and saw Jake the Kelpie and his person Sue walking our way. They were going to the other shops in another direction (that we never go to) so we tagged along for the walk.

Kane just adores Jake and really enjoyed walking along with him. There is another playing field near the other shops (and the grass is nicer too) and both Jake and Kane had great fun playing. It was the first time I saw Kane engage in the neck nipping dog play. He usually ignores the invitation to play, so he must have been in a very playful and happy mood.

party!

It has been raining intermittently the last few days. Last night I had to wait for the rain to stop before taking Kane on a walk and with a torch.

This evening we went on our walk a bit earlier than usual and we found that the doggy party at the playing fields was in session. Bruno the brown Labrador was on his way home, but was so pleased to see Kane and wanted to play.

Vinnie the Border Collie was there and his sister Ripley the Doberman, but she had a front paw in a plaster cast - caused by Vinnie. Jake the Kelpie was there, and Jack and Bronte had just arrived.

Anyway, the party was breaking up and Jake was on his way home and as Kane wanted to follow Jake, we walked back with them and then home.

Kane loves lying in the bathroom

all walked out...

This morning I took Kane on an early walk to check out the auction of the house down the street. It sold for A$347,000 for a one bedroom house. Anyway, Kane met two Golden Retrievers, one who was grumpy so we gave him a liver treat, and another one called Bronte.



We returned past the playing fields, which is actually an official government allowed area for dogs! How nice.


click on picture to enlarge

This afternoon, I walked to the shops with Kane and we showed another child Kane's treat catching trick.

And this evening, we went around to the back street and came home. Kane wasn't really interested. I guess he'd had enough excitement for one day.