THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Someone likes this "no leash" "fenced yard" thing

Monday, October 24, 2016

Someone likes this "no leash" "fenced yard" thing

Were you taking pictures of me?

15 comments:

Bella Roxy & MacduiOctober 24, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhh....nothin' like a roll in the grass....unless there's something smelly or a treat. BOL!
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MurphyOctober 24, 2016 at 4:01 PM
You are living large now Abby!!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥October 24, 2016 at 4:43 PM
Isn't that roll in the grass just so grand!!! Misty still drags a leach when she is outside - easy to snag her when she is headed for the landscape beds:) And a real fence is so much better than those silly invisible ones.

Woos - Lightning and Misty
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HenryOctober 24, 2016 at 4:47 PM
Now that's one happy pup!!! Hehe very cute pictures, glad you're enjoying the freedom hehe. Thanks for sharing with us.

Khloe
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The Army of FourOctober 24, 2016 at 5:09 PM
Ahhhh, that feels so GOOD!
Cammie!
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SullyOctober 24, 2016 at 6:53 PM
It's great to get off the leash and enjoy a good roll.

Aroo to you,
Sully
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UnknownOctober 24, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Cute!

But I hope she doesn't find a pile of raccoon poop like mine did a few weeks ago.

One rolled in it and shoulder blocked the other one going thru the door so both of them got baths. One of em got 2 baths because I threw up on her and had to start over.
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Dachshund NolaOctober 24, 2016 at 10:13 PM
A fenced yard is the best!
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RubyOctober 24, 2016 at 11:20 PM
Grass....yes! I thinks I remember that! ours is all dead, butts now that the rainy season is here, it might grow back! paws crossed!!! In the meantime, do some roachin' for me gurl!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
pees: there is bonus points if you find somethings stinky to roach in....hehehe
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easyweimaranerOctober 25, 2016 at 6:12 AM
that's rock'n roll :o) was there just grass or was there something special in the grass?
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Robin + ChristmasOctober 25, 2016 at 8:24 AM
I go on lots of long walks a day with my momma, but we don't have a fence...so I'm sooooo happy when I get to play in the neighbor's fenced yard!
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Matilda the BoxerOctober 25, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Oh, what fun!
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Priscilla KingOctober 25, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Hmm...on the way to the cafe this morning a neighbor's golden retriever was appreciating Abby's feelings. (What he nonverbally said to me, at the time, was that he wasn't sure he recognized my winter shawl at first but thought I smelled familiar.)
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C.L.W.STEPOctober 25, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Nothing like a roll in the grass!
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No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

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