Farm Dog it Has Taken Me Many is a photograph by Peter Bryenton which was uploaded on December 20th, 2015.
Farm Dog it Has Taken Me Many
Farm Dog
It has taken me many patient moments over the past seven years to win the trust of this clever, working farm dog. Now she recognises... more
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Farm Dog it Has Taken Me Many
Artist
Peter Bryenton
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Photograph - Instagram Photo
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Farm Dog
It has taken me many patient moments over the past seven years to win the trust of this clever, working farm dog. Now she recognises my car from afar, and, on a good day, if I crouch low and stay still, she will advance slowly and delicately on her muddy legs to snuffle her wet nose in my ear and breathe her sweet breath gently into my face .
We usually play football, but the games always follow her rules. She delights in teasing me, deliberately allowing me within inches of her and the ball before she pounces on it, artfully regaining possession with her front paws. Then she gives me a particular look. It is a soft grin, which, if she used words, would be married with a flippant remark about my two-legged sloth.
When my shopping for eggs is over, I am always reluctant to leave her. She lies alert, sphynx-like, her bright, healthy gaze following me down the driveway. I look at her distant little form in my rear view mirror, always hoping there'll be a next time for us to enjoy each other's play.
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December 20th, 2015
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