Wally’s Great Adventures (52 – VOLUME UP – BORN TO RUN) hello friends, wally here. big day. its the weekend, and you know what that means, dad’s training sessions to become a world class show dog. and, i had extra lessons during the week to (a) ‘unravel all of moms softy training,’ like spiraling backwards he said, and (b) due to last week’s disaster, ‘disaster’ as dad described it, with not a whiff of exaggeration, calling me ‘a poor excuse for a Canadian, shivering like a hairless chihuahua, tip toeing in the snow, and running into mammas arms after like 3 minutes, sad, sad as sh*t’ he repeated. so he taught me how to be respectful to others, how to be polite, how to be passive aggressive whenever there was conflict (he must have failed that lesson, disaster, that’s what i would call that), and finally the need to become a good ice skater. he said i was not half bad on the canadian training, and coming from dad, that’s like a miracle. and then dad took me outside for more training. and what i show i put on. dad’s hands where like beet red from the cold snow balls he was rolling and tossing. but, he said, and first a moment of silence here to let this sink it, ‘dad said i was just incredible. like olympic caliber snow ball chaser.’ olympic star! did you hear that?!? could that have been a tear i saw from dad before he turned away? could dad have been that proud? wow. let’s see THAT again. have a great weekend everyone. Wally.
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I’m sure that tear was from the wind in your face on such a cool day, right? Good to see this short-legged pup pour on the steam. I was amazed he could run like that on those short legs.
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Exactly! And yes! He can motor!
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Maybe he really is show star quality after all!
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laughing. we shall see!
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Aw, heck. Of course he is.
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Way to go, Wally! You make all of us Canadian’s proud. I hope you got a nice big snack for that!!
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Oh I sure did Darlene. Thanks!
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Wally, you and your Dad should have matching tuks. And have “Team Wally” embroidered on them.👍
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Oh such a great idea. I will tell him! Thanks!
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I will buy anything that says: “Team Wally“ on it!!
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Awwww. So great!
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dad is finally heading in the right direction
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I think so Beth!
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Yeah Dad, deprogramming him of his mother’s training and teaching him like a man and show dog. Why didn’t you wear gloves? Another Canadian thing?
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Yes. An idiot thing!
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Oh Wally, I’m so glad that your show dog training can actually be lots of fun! Life is good!
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It is Valerie!!! It is!
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Well, Wally. I will be a nice Canadian and refrain from picking on your dad who has been in the States for far too long and has surely forgotten much. You on the other hand. That was great! What a run! Woot!
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Woot right back at you Dale! Thanks!
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What a show you’ve put on wally. That was 1st class. And kudos to dad for his amazing video cutting knowledge. I’m mightily impressed.
On the other hand: why no gloves? Would they cramp his style? Anyhoo, nobody understands hoomens… this, in any case, was super promising. Did you get a great treat reward for your olympia ripe performance?
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you know kiki, dads a tough guy. oh, yes, i got so many treats!
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Champions quality for sure, Wally🙂
About Canadians, they are some of the kindest people I have ever met, and not passive-aggressive, or aggressive in any way.
Thank you for handing me the chance to pick on Daddy. I wonder why he is so different!!!
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mom says he’s like a Canadian unicorn. i don’t know what all that means but…
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He’s a unicorn. Period.
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Sawsan!
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Wally, you’re saying my name wrong.
Unicorn is a good thing. It’s not bad.
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i said your name wrong, really?! dad did say to call you gypsy but i didn’t think that was nice. How should I pronounce your name?
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This is how you pronounce my name,
G.y.p.s.y
Gypsy!
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Ok! Thanks for letting me know!
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I think the tear was a result of the cold, sweet Wally (this is your dad we’re talking about here)…you already had the Olympic spirit, the je ne sais quoi that is so hard to describe – we just know it when we see it. I still think a little coat might be a decent idea – rugged training be damned. But hey, I’m just loving your delight at capturing the snow balls. I bet you’re getting ready to hunker down for another cold weather past time – taking a nap…
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awwww Mimi. I love naps with mommy. she’s so cuddly. as to the jacket, i feel spring coming!
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Well done Wally!
OK… I have to ask…
You like to chase snowballs, but not tennis balls… Have I got that right? If so, why? (My guess is snowballs taste better!) tell dad you want to chase “prime rib balls“. That ought to get you locked in the crate for a couple of hours lol 🙂
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Ha! That would be so great. Prime Rib balls! Yes! And Dad says same thing. Why is it you love to chase snow balls and not tennis balls? And I tell dad I have no idea!
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“I have no idea“ is the correct answer Wally! You are so smart!
You can use that reply in many situations… Like when dad asks you: “how did this couch pillow get torn into a million pieces??“
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ha. good one Paul!
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That glint in your eye is formidable. Dad is seeing it too ❣️
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Yes! Thanks Val!
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A formidable display of athleticism, Wally! Inspiring. Made me think of your dad’s running days. Ask him to share some stories of his time pounding the pavement. He knows what it’s like to train hard! 🤛 Hope you had a world-class nap after all that running, too. 💕
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i’ll need to ask him lori. he doesn’t talk much about the old days but maybe in a softer moment! :). And yes, i love my naps!
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Very fun! 🙂
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They are!
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