Delilah’s a lab which means she’s highly motivated by food.  One might even say obsessed based upon her dedication to us whenever food is involved.

She’s also obsessed with reflections on the ceiling.  As the sun makes its way across the sky, it shines in through various windows in our house.  All of a sudden Delilah will start jumping around, looking up at the ceiling and barking.  That’s when you know you left something out that is catching her eye.

In fact, we can’t eat at our dining room table because the light shines on the silverware creating a reflection and Delilah starts her antics.  It’s a miserable meal time for everyone.

Yesterday I noticed she has a new obsession.

Chipmunks.

She literally sat at this door for hours, on the watch for chipmunks.  I think her obsession for chipmunks actually outweighs her obsession for food.

How do I know?

I spent most of yesterday afternoon in the kitchen making jam, while Delilah sat at the door watching chipmunks.  I actually peeled and quartered apples without having to tell her to back off.

At one point I walked over to her and she had a big drool hanging from her mouth.

Truth be told, this obsession has me a little worried.  I can work around her food obsession, I can move things when the light reflects on them, but until we get rid of the chipmunks in our yard, there’s nothing I can do about this.

I’m wondering if anyone else has a dog with obsessions and what you do to manage that.

I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you
Like a butterfly
A wild butterfly
I will collect you and capture you (Animotion – 1984)