October Arrives

Daylight is slipping away. Getting dark so early, we have to hurry around the place, watch a spectacular sunset, and then it is done.

Our next 'big' project is installing fencing for Max, the resident dog. He's now an only child and has focus issues. That has nothing to do with his eyesight. He has seriously high prey-drive and is always on high alert when Irene is up and about. He has never hurt her, although sometimes his nose has scabs.

He is not trustworthy with the horses, either. If they move, he lunges and barks. He will be three in December.

Our next project is to fence in a 60 x 100 foot area, with the traditional 4-board oak fencing, 8-foot on center, but install wire mesh between the boards and the face board. No climb style. Hopefully he won't jump out of it all together; if he does we'll have to put him in special training.

This area will have enough room for Frisbee, which he was pretty good at when he was a puppy, and to set up our old dog-agility equipment. He needs more exercise with direction, and can't be off-leash because of his 'focus' issues.