Do I have dirt in my ear?

So like you know how dogs like to kick stuff over their ‘business’ once they’ve done it?

I thought it was only after they had pooped, but sometimes my dogs do it after they pee.

Sampson will pee and then kick his legs, Delilah however is one of those dogs that walk away, sometimes like 15 feet away before she kicks.  Yes, she is one of those dogs.

Considering all the conflicts we’ve had on our evening walks, I decided to change things up and whenever possible go home on my lunch and walk the dogs.  I started this Tuesday afternoon.  I took the dogs up to the field. Delilah decided to do her pooping business and walk away.  As I bent over to pick it up she kicked.  Now she’s done this to me before, but usually it just lands on my pants or in my shoes.  Sometimes Sampson is in the way and has to make a quick maneuver to avoid it.

Well this time, dirt and grass went flying and something landed in my ear.  It was dirt.

You know how you’re NOT supposed to stick your finger in your ear?  And you know that your ear while not wet, it’s kind of got that waxy thing going on?  Right.

Well now I have dirt in my ear and I’m afraid to put my finger there because I’m afraid I’ll push it in further, but what if there’s a bug in it?  I know, right. 

Ever so carefully I worked at it and I did get it out, but then I kept having that feeling that something was in my ear. 🙁

Dog Collars

I’m super excited.  We won a reflective collar from a giveaway on Emma’s blog.  Did I mention it’s a collar that has the dog’s information right on the collar, no tag needed?  One would think this would be an easy choice, no?  Well picking out the color and the font is not the issue, here’s what I want your thoughts on.

Whose name should I put on the collar?  Delilah’s or mine.  You’d think that would be an easy decision?  I thought so too, until I recently read a discussion on a lab rescue page.  Considering all the dog stealing that has been going on recently, do you think it’s wise to put Delilah’s name on the collar?  I mean, I’m pretty sure anyone that picked up Delilah would be more than willing to return her, once they had her in their home for an hour or so, but is it in her best interest to have her name emblazoned for all to see?  I’m afraid some nefarious person could perhaps coax her away?  I’m torn and that is holding me up from ordering the collar.

Last by not least a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my mom.  Love you!!