D'Elle

Thank you for your understanding. 

I was taught at school, many years ago, as I am 70 years old, to keep  very brief when writing letters otherwise people get bored and don’t bother reading the details. This is why I kept to the basic facts. Also because I am aware that it would sound cranky if I stated that my dog is influenced by the phases of the moon.

A couple of years ago when I took her for her annual vaccinations my local vet commented on her good condition and calm nature. I said that she tends to be unpredictable when there is a full moon, expecting him to be cynical or incredulous. However he said it’s not uncommon, he had come across several animals who were erratic when the moon is full, likewise humans. 

I am normally very observant as, from experience, I have learned to keep a watchful eye on it. However since just before Christmas I have suffered from bronchitis and a throat infection which made me feel really ill. But my animals are my priority and I managed to walk Bindi twice daily although on a couple of days cane back to bed after the morning walk. Because the sky has been overcast I hadn’t realised there was a full moon, when I always exercise extra caution.

But I have kept her on her lead except when on the common which is also a golf course and I have a good view of any dogs in the distance. We don’t have such a thing as a “dog park “ Likewise on the beach, I have been very vigilant and kept her away from any dog she doesn’t know. She has never drawn blood on another dog, so possibly the use of the word attack made the situation more aggressive than it was. Nevertheless it is never pleasant to witness and I really was looking for a reason if anyone had any suggestions.

A person who considered himself to be an expert behaviourist advised me to be more strict with her a couple of years ago. I confess she sleeps on my bed and on the settee and I did deny her those privileges for a month, which he recommended but it didn’t make any difference. This was to remedy her not being reliable for recall. She is very confident but nevertheless very lovable. I suppose none of us is perfect and this applies to dogs too!

But thank you for your more understanding attitude, having been at a low ebb due to this virus I have had it is much appreciated