In grade school we had to do a play where characters needed to learn that the greatest gift was not gold or silver but love. I have come to learn that the greatest gift is not love: it’s poop.
Across north America we faced unusually cold temperatures over the Christmas holiday. In this area it was -5 with a windchill of -30 for days. I know other parts of the country had far worse weather (and our hearts go out to you!), but this was the worst that Toby had ever encountered.
My boy was willing to run out and do super-quick #1s, but when it came to #2 he said he could wait. And wait he did…for days and days. By Christmas eve, he was the crankiest puppy I had ever encountered. He had two meltdowns that day, just like a human toddler. He was in such a mood that he decided to start opening presents – any presents – even those not his.
I tried to tell him it was OK if he went inside. I even set out some piddle pads just in case. I told him he could go anywhere he wanted and not be in trouble, but he just looked at me as if I were crazy to even suggest such a thing. Sneakily I kept giving him pumpkin and coconut water, trying to make going so easy that he could get done before his paws froze to the ground.
Finally, late at night as shepherds kept watch and angels sang, Toby finally went #2. Of all the gifts I got for Christmas, I think this was the best.
Silly. Any dog could have told you that poop is the greatest gift.
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The Adventures of Bitey Dog 
OH YES AND WE DOGGY FOLK ARE ALWAYS ABLE TO PRODUCE A CLEAN UP BAG FROM THIN AIR !!!!
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We are people who understand that “the dog pooped” is truly a Christmas miracle
So happy you understand why this was so important! 😆
Our lot work on the principle of the crews of the 18th century Newcastle collier ships…
Dumpling out
Duff home
Poop in the cabin foul weather.
Their definition of foul weather is not mine, however…
😂 Oh dear!
Not as bad as it sounds….there is a large open porch giving onto the front garden. Even they don’t venture it in the house….yet.
My boys have made use of the porch in bad weather, but during the storm Toby refused to go anywhere.
Hope you never get to “yet”!
So do I! Some of them are big dogs!
YAY! Way to go, Toby! So glad it finally happened! Whew! What a relief!
And THE BESTEST gift for your Mom! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
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PS…I imagine there was some poop at The Nativity…along with the old, frankincense , and myrrh! 😉
😂. I hasn’t thought about that before! Everyone lauds the little drummer boy’s gift, but no one thinks about the gifts the animals gave. 💩
Exactly! 😀
Max once went for four days because the snow was so deep he couldn’t get to the field. He had several acres to choose from, but only the field would do. Bear finally took pity and used the snowblower to make a path – and the relief was great for all parties! Maverick, on the other hand, won’t poop at home. Mommah gets dragged round the park so he can go – he WILL, however, go at daycare, thank goodness!
It’s amazing how important poo is to a dog mama! 😂