Daddy's Little Helper

As I mentioned recently, we're going to be taking out the pool this year. It will probably be another month or so until it actually comes out, but we've started getting ready. Yesterday, we disconnected the electrical wiring and took out the pump. Duncan helped by stealing one of the screwdrivers.

You might recognize the little corner where he took his treasure; this spot by the skimmer seems to be where he stashes his Really Good Stuff, like Mouse(?) (who is now missing the top of his head and his tail) and Cardinal (of whom only the bottom half remains). I wonder where he'll put the Really Good Stuff when the pool's gone?

One of the first things we learned, back when Duncan was just a tiny puppy in a big splint going to Level I puppy school, was the Trade command. He learned it well, and steals thing to hold for ransom trading whenever he can. He was quite willing to set down the screwdriver and see what we had to offer – but notice that it's carefully positioned so he can grab it if the offer isn't good enough! This time, it only cost us one piece of his special kangaroo meatloaf. Last week, Daddy's sock cost me four pieces. It's all relative.