Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Follies of Puppy School!

As a West Highland Terrier I do have some formal education. Puppy School!  I have diplomas from Pup Eez Dog Training. I have a beginners AND a intermediate certificate! According to my certificate I demonstrated “an outstanding level of performance, intelligence and willing companionship”. Way to go West Highland Terriers!

I am uncertain why I was enrolled. I learnt hand signals to stop, lie down and come and seemed to spend an inordinate amount of time walking in circles guided by Master Robert. Of course it was more fun sniffing and kibitzing with my fellow classmates. I think it was a technique to have me obey the commands of The Stephen Family. If that was the case I already understood at an early age Master Robert was the “leader of the pack” and instinctually I was to follow his commands….well at least most of the time as we Westies can be a bit independent and stubborn! In any case it was good to get out and meet all sorts of dogs including Hazel a neighbourhood poodle who I loved having playfights with as a youngster. Hazel only made to 7 years of age succumbing to cancer but yes we continue our playfights here in The Land Beyond.

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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