In the battle of wills over where Alfie sleeps for the time being he has won. Oh he didn\u2019t misbehave downstairs. However, his behaviour during the day went downhill in much the same way it does when our Mistress has to sleep with Shadow when she has puppies. Alfie simply can\u2019t cope without lots of time close to our Mistress. He gets upset. Anyway, our Mistress discussed it with him and said as long as he promises to take extra care on the stairs then whilst he seems to be improving she will let him sleep upstairs. As it turns out, what she should have said was \u2018As long as you stay in bed beyond 5.30 in the morning.\u2019 She was really enjoying her lie-ins and now she\u2019s back to having to get up really early again, so she\u2019s not best pleased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilma went to the strawberries on the green yesterday in the village. She sat as good as gold the whole time and proved that she can behave when she wants to. Our Mistress has therefore said that, probably against her better judgement, they can do another show together. They have entered one that is quite near here at the end of September, so they have some time to practice. Wilma has promised to work hard and our Mistress says she will too. We\u2019ll just have to wait to see if it makes any difference to their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The girls are off for a walk with one of my sisters from Mum\u2019s fourth litter. Little Dixie won\u2019t be quite so little anymore. I wish I could go to see her, but I\u2019m not so good on long walks so I\u2019ll stay here and keep Alfie company. To be honest, I\u2019ve been overdoing it a bit, chasing Wilma round the garden. I\u2019ve been limping and that isn\u2019t much fun, so putting my paws up will do me good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have a great Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love Ari<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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