My favorite medicine

@sallypup (69962)
Centralia, Washington
August 12, 2026 9:38pm CST
The photo will show you where my friend took Rufus and me to today. Fresh air! Firs and ferns and vine maples and tall cedar trees. Bring it on. Bring plenty of it. We found the tap house that is open in the park during the summer. Friend had a beer and we all shared too tasty and steaming hot garlicy cheesy bread. We ate at a picnic table, Rufus right there and you bet eager to join in on the snack. We had a hilarious moment on our walk. A lady and her small fluffy dog were also out and about. Rufus seemed to be behaving so I said something to the lady. She and her dog came nearer. I wanted Rufus to be super behaving so I had him sit. Fluffy dog immediately sat, too!! Lady said he never sat unless she had a treat in her hand. Then I told Rufus to lie down. He did so and boom- that quick fluffy dog laid down like a perfect angel. Every human stared then had a good belly laugh. Apparently Rufus is now a dog trainer.
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13 Aug
Good old Rufus. Glad you had a nice time today Lenore Days like today are special Try and have something special every day.
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@sallypup (69962)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Aug
@Ineeddentures Thanks. Do you know what a kelpie dog is? Somebody asked me today if Rufus was a kelpie because he is black and orange. I said the DNA test says he is pure Heeler not kelpie. Tomorrow morning I get up early to get a ride to the pool then home to make applesauce. Yum on warm applesauce.
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13 Aug
@sallypup Here is a kelpie Enjoy the pool and the applesauce Lenore Hope you have another great.dsy
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@sallypup (69962)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Aug
@Ineeddentures That's a great photo. Thanks. What a noble looking dog.
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@AmbiePam (129074)
• United States
13 Aug
That’s hilarious! I so wish I could have seen that in person. The picture is just so gorgeous.
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@sallypup (69962)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Aug
@AmbiePam Thanks.
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@kareng (83930)
• United States
13 Aug
Oh that's a funny story! Too bad you didn't get it all on video!! You could of sent it in to one of the tv shows!
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@Nawsheen (28911)
• Mauritius
13 Aug
That sounds like one of those unexpectedly lovely days that stays with you. And the little dog copying Rufus genuinely made me smile. Perhaps animals pay far more attention to one another than we realise.
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@JudyEv (389396)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Aug
Imagine Rufus being a dog trainer!! That is just so funny.
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@Wrexxo (8780)
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13 Aug
I find that funny. I'm sure Rufus is a great dog
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@snowy22315 (213810)
• United States
13 Aug
That must have been sweet to see. Sounds like a very good day for you.
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@rebelann (118893)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Aug
Was fluffy dog female?
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@rebelann (118893)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Aug
Then again I suppose Rufus gives off the Alpha scent which would make other dogs back off or obey @sallypup
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@sallypup (69962)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Aug
@rebelann Great question. I don't know.
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@sallypup (69962)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Aug
@rebelann One of the sadnesses in my life is the shadow in Rufus. I love him deeply and at the same time I keep a close eye on him. His DNA has gotten him into trouble before. I don't want him to do something regretable again.
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@wolfgirl569 (141409)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Aug
That would be funny. But dogs know who is alpha and who isn't. Fluffy dog could sense you would not beg her with a treat.
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@RasmaSandra (101562)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Aug
Rufus knew just what to do; I love being the woods among trees
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@Fleura (36266)
• United Kingdom
13 Aug
Ha ha peer pressure works for dogs too
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