Murph Heard There's Big Money In Dog Walking

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I haven't posted any of Murphy's antics in a while.  It's been busy here, and Murph has not been feeling well.  He started with giardia a couple of weeks ago, and then he caught an upper respiratory infection, his allergies are horrible, his tummy is a mess (even home cooking isn't working), his anal glands are just dysfunctional.....need I say more.  My poor guy is a "junkie".....he gets up in the morning and runs downstairs to the kitchen counter where the pill pockets are kept, sits and waits for his morning meds.  He's on antibiotics, probiotics, Claritin, and Pepcid.....thank heavens he loves those pill pockets.  We pretty much have a standing weekly vet appointment....lately he can't go more than 7 to 10 days without having his anal glands expressed or he leaks.  For now we're finished with the giardia meds, although when they recheck his stool at the end of the week, we may have to start round two (if it hasn't cleared).  The thing I love so much about Murphy is that he never "gets down".  No matter how yucky he feels, he's still a goofball.  So here's our latest example of our silly Dood....

Tonight I was cooking a batch of dog food and the boys were playing in the living room.  It sounded pretty calm, so I was thinking they were playing like "good boys".  Then it seemed to get really quiet, so I thought it might be time to investigate....that usually means Guinness is trying to "hump" Murph.  When I went in to check here's what I saw...Murph was taking his little brother for a walk.  Yup he had Guinness's collar in his teeth, and he was walking right along.  Guinness was following, his little legs moving at lightening speed.  Now today was very hot here, and DH and I decided against our daily walk with the dogs.  Apparently Murph decided this just wouldn't do.  If we wouldn't walk them, he'd take the situation into his own paws.  Before anyone decides to report us to the ASPCA, we do realize that this is not a good situation.  Clearly it's dangerous, and I'll now have to be sure Guinness's collar is off if I'm not watching them.  But that said, it had to be one of the funniest sights I've ever seen.  Yes, that's our Murph.  I wanted to run for the video camera, but I realized I needed to "save Guinness".  I've never, ever had a dog quite like Murphy.  You just never know what he's going to decide to do next....and he's just funny.  Somehow little Guinness manages to survive, and even seems to "look up" to his brother....literally and figuratively. 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Thanks for the tip Murphy. I am always taking Bella for a "walk" but I don't think to use her collar. I just grab onto an ear or the hair on top of her head and she seems to follow quite readily. The collar might be nicer though as I wouldn't get so much hair in my mouth. Only problem is that our mom takes the collars off a lot, but thanks for the tip,

Your fellow Big Brother, Murphy.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Give Murphy a big hug from me and my pack.  Get better soon buddy. He is so sweet :)

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Big boy Murphy....what a good sport you are. So sweet of  you to take your brother for a walk. I hope you feel better real soon, you deserve it your such a wonderful boy!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

It may not have been safe, but it sure was funny.  I wish I could have seen this with my own eyes.  Maybe next time Guinness will walk Murph!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Murphy, you are so sweet, taking your brother for a walk even when you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon, we don't like our doodle friends being sick.

[cheryl & oliver]

Jane so sorry that Myphy has all these ailments happening all at one time...Isn't it amazing how they learn that they have to take their meds, and just sit and wait for them.  Oliver does that too, with meds, pills and his ear drops...And as far as The Murph walking his little brother, What a wonderful big brother.  I guess he was trying to help Mom, and give her a break,,I would check withDH though, maybe he taught Murph to do this while you were away??? lol..I love the adventures of the boys....Hugs to all of you!!!!!

[Carol and Banjo]

Murphy you are the funniest doodle ever.   I would have loved to see you walking your brother around the living room!   And isn't it just like your mom to be thinking first of you and your health and not complaining about how it may be impacting her life.   She is a selfless doodle mom for sure!

[Taylor & Huff]

That sounds so darn cute. I would love to see that on video. Try putting a leash on Guinness and see what murph does. Then you would walk murph and murph will walk guinness.

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

Great story!!! I love how hilarious Murphy is, even when his bodily functions are "off". That would be a hilarious sight to see!!! Get a picture next time!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

BruceGirl, I think you're onto something....maybe DH had Murphy handling the dog walking responsibilities while I was away.....hmmmm.