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Tweak says, "Whad'ye do w' a drunken sailor"

Martha Jones (notrosesshadow) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2014-09-02 17:19:00

Entry tags:

deanna troi, martha jones, sam winchester, veronica mars

Day 287 - Open to All
[AM Pet Cafe]

The more she thought about it, the more sense it made. A dog would be quite useful. And so here she was deciding between the merit of an adult dog versus a puppy. The puppies were cute, and she had the time to train them. However, a puppy couldn't also protect her for a few months yet. The choice was ultimately made for her when a two year old pit bull walked on over and licked her hand. He sat on command, and was able to handle some basic commands. All in all, Martha walked out of the pet cafe with a leashed dog in one hand and a small bag of food and a bone in her other. The food wouldn't last too long, but she'd have time to get more before it was a problem.

[AM Around the Dome]

Martha spent most of the morning walking the dog, she named him Patch, back and forth from various stores to her rooms. He had a bowl, food, plenty of toys, a bed. Anyone encountering her along the way would note she was humming Row Row Row your Boat peppered with occasional commands.

[PM Clinic]

Martha sat at the desk with a book in hand, tossing a ball across the room for Patch to chase. When he was tired, he flopped down behind her chair, slurping up water from the bowl she now kept there. Of course, he wouldn't be allowed back in the rooms. But for now, he was just fine in the waiting room. She smiled to herself as he came back with the ball and began humming Row Row Row Your Boat again.

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	notrosesshadow 2014-09-08 03:46 am UTC (link)
	What it's like to own a dog. I'm sure there will be some adjustment. But I wasn't about to get one without prepping a little bit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-09-08 03:47 am UTC (link)
	[He laughs lightly.] Well, at least you're prepared. Just be ready when he starts eating one of each of your shoes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-09-08 03:49 am UTC (link)
	I'll keep it in mind. [She laughs too. She had grabbed plenty of chew toys for the dog. A few stayed at home, the rest were coming to the clinic. What brings you out? I mean aside from walking Salty. [Unspoken are the words, I've not seen you in a while.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-09-21 02:56 am UTC (link)
	Actually, that's pretty much it. If I don't do the walking thing what's when my shoes mysteriously end up eaten which really just makes the walking harder. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-09-21 03:09 am UTC (link)
	[Martha laughs sympathetically.] See, I figured I'd work around that by basically bringing him around most places. Course... I'll probably have to teach him how to be by himself too... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-09-21 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	That works too. Salty just gets bored at the library. [He probably gets bored by himself too, but Sam isn't there to see it. A+ pet ownership skills.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-09-21 08:30 pm UTC (link)
	That's what walks and training exercises are for. Tire them out mentally and physically! [She looks to the two dogs who are currently wrestling and jumping over each other.] Of course, this may exhaust them thoroughly for the rest of today. Might not have to do much else. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-10-14 04:07 am UTC (link)
	That works for me. [Watching them for a bit.] What kind of training exercises do you do for him? Or are you planning on doing for him I guess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-10-14 04:35 am UTC (link)
	Start with basic obedience I think. See how he is with that and work up. I found a book at the library... should give me ideas. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-10-16 02:39 am UTC (link)
	It's a start at least. Salty never really got any training. [He's also been Cas' dog and Dean's dog.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-10-16 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Well it's never too late to start. If you want to do the work that is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-10-18 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	I guess we'll see. I had a volunteer who might do the work instead. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-10-19 06:11 pm UTC (link)
	Oh? Aren't you worried the dog will get better at listening to your volunteer than you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-10-19 06:52 pm UTC (link)
	I don't think it's her plan to take me down by my own dog or anything, no. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-10-19 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	What? No! [Martha laughs.] I didn't mean that. Just... I think training works better when all the owners of the dogs are involved in it. At least that's what I've heard. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-10-23 03:39 am UTC (link)
	If it works at all it will be an improvement. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-10-23 10:35 pm UTC (link)
	[Martha calls the dogs to her and both sit expectantly.] Sorry guys, no treats. But I have plenty of pats. [They take the pets happily.] Maybe he just doesn't like following your directions. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-10-30 12:24 am UTC (link)
	No one else ever seems to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-10-30 01:06 am UTC (link)
	[Martha looks over, concerned.] Is everything all right, Sam? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-11-03 07:26 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, fine. I didn't really mean anything by it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-11-04 01:59 am UTC (link)
	[See the stare Sam? This is the stare she gives people when she feels there's more they aren't telling her.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tallerthanthou 2014-11-23 04:53 pm UTC (link)
	[He'll see that stare and counter by ignoring it.] I should probably get going. Good seeing you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notrosesshadow 2014-11-23 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	[Her lips press together a moment before she nods with a resigned sigh. She's done playing games. She'll let him keep his secret and go on her own.] See you around then. C'mon Patch. Let's go take a look at the clinic boy. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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