This is Tater (short for Tater Tot, because he looks like a fuzzy version of one). He is my mom's beloved Corgi. Tater stayed with us recently while mom was seeing incredible vistas (like the one below) and wildlife in Yellowstone National Park.
Tater is an easygoing dog that LOVES to go on walks, likes to be in the middle of the action, and makes people of all ages smile.
If Tater isn't on a walk or puttering around the yard, these are pretty much the Three States of Tater:
So back to this quick story...
After going on a long walk with him on a warm morning, we got the brilliant idea to groom him. After all, wouldn't he feel cooler with a little less hair? Well...maybe we did just a little more than that. Enter Tater v2.0: the puppy revival!
Below this, you should see a video.
Press the Play button to see Tater post-haircut.
Mom handled things like a champ. Whew! :)
Lessons Learned*:
*somewhat excruciatingly
• Only groom your own animal.
• Dogs' coats are used to protect them from the heat, the sun, and bug bites.
• His hair will grow back.
• We can count on my Aunt Sandy and Jo for sound advice.
• Tater's ego does not depend on his looks.
• Research before doing something like this. Spontaneity can wait for other types of activities.
• Tater looks pretty darned cute now, if we do say so ourselves!
5 comments:
Good post! Described well the drama of it all! He really does look cute! I also read there is special sun protection for dogs! He will be FINE! Are you breathing easier now? Love you all so much!
Well, there's no doubt I will now be getting up earlier for some walks before it gets too sunny for Tater and his new "do"! I have to admit, he looks and acts more like the puppy he might have been before I "adopted" him. Thanks Joshua and Laura for taking such good care of him. Relax, it'll grow! ;-)
It looks like there is a little less Tater and a little more Tot. This is a great post. We all have experienced a bad haircut, and hopefully all of us have had someone to remind us, thankfully, that Hair Grows Back. - GA
Is the black and white photo the "after" one? I can't tell much difference!
Sandy: we ARE breathing easier now. Mom's reaction was superb!
Gerda: great summation!
Anon: the embedded video shows the "after" results. Press play and see for yourself. :)
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