Clicking Mad Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hey, I met up with my working dog of about 5 years Paige, yesterday. Paige's been retired for about 6mths now and is with a friend and colleague, and retired working dog Ned. I gotta say I was a little surprised and put-out by her total lack of recognition for most of the visit. She just showed zero sign of knowing who I was. The initial reunion was barely a sniff, and then off to sniff my yard. She did get back around to sniffing me up and down, yet still nothing to suggest she knew who I was. We went down to the river to let them have a run and swim, all done with enthusiasm etc. but still nothing. Then finally I was asking her to drop the ball for another throw and something clicked. It was like: "oh it's you!" followed by jumping up all over me and a big happy tail wag I lent my friend my 400D and she caught this (my edit) *** a few of my shots from the visit :D the 3 happy retirees ... that's Lotus in the air and now Paige and Ned taking it gently Lotus and Paige ... oops nope that's Paige infront Lotus :D I always overdo the number of photos, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) You can never over do the number of photos, the more the merrier I say Great shots, I wonder what eventually made her recognize it was you, maybe in the way you asked her to do something jogged her memory? Your doggies look like they have a wonderful life! Edited July 21, 2010 by tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Overdo the number of photos?! ARE YOU KIDDING?! MORE! MORE! MORE! I love the photo of you two together... It's so great she had an 'ah-ha!' moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 thanks yeh tlc, I think it had something to do with the way I asked for the ball? donno really though terra: thanks, considering I had given up any hope of her recognising me I was very happy to see that she finally did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 that's so sweet, what a great photo, she really captured the moment. What did these dogs work at, they still look young and fit. They'd make a great second career as dock divers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 how funny is that, glad the penny finally dropped. Great photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Awww, that first photo made me all teary. They are fantastic pics and I agree - never too many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Never too many! That first shot is just priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 great shot/s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Awww, that first photo made me all teary. Me too Something in my bloody eye... I so love this shot. You must have been so happy when she recognised you. Just gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 thanks :D yeh, very happy, I was expecting more after almost 5 years ... she did have a one track mind at work ... work work work ... maybe that or being out of her environment? I visited her place today, and she recognised me straight away, but with a little less enthusiasm It was good just to see her in her home and get lots of cuddles, she's really quite sweet ;) and yes, very impressed my friend caught it on camera kirislin: they were Quarantine Detector Dogs. Ned is probably about 10 years old now. Paige is 8 years old and Lotus was retired early and is about to turn 6 @ 2nd career as dock divers. I reckon Lotus would love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Something in my eye when i saw the first shot as well . Sam you can never post too many photos . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Wonderful shots Really love that first one! Very nicely caught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocco Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I was just viewing your work on flickr. You're a mad photographer Sam. I am a huge fan of yours. You've really come into your own unique style. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 thanks clover and rnb thanks serena I'm still really enjoying photography, I guess that's the main thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 OMG something in my eye at that first pic too!!! they look great for their ages!!! for labs i thought like 5!!! great photos! i love photography too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Great photos, I alway love your pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 thanks ash&elar and KJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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