Mr Quackers

Last time I posted I mentioned my new companion Dixon. Well folks this is him! Yesterday as I was strolling through Wal-Mar, which by the way is a huge step for me because I can't stand a Wal-Mart, I came across the isle for pets. Since Dixon is a duck hunting dog I thought a toy duck would be a great gift for him. There on top of the pet toys was a duck so I picked it up and as I did I squeezed him and out came at "QUACK!" It was perfect! I was so excited and couldn't wait to get it home to him. The weather down here has been quite hot and my backyard has no trees to provide any kind of shade. The past few weeks Dixon has been cooped up in my house while I am at work so that he could stay cool. Well now at least he has a companion to keep him company! I get home with Mr. Quackers and take the tags off of him all the while Dixon is right under my feet and I am almost tripping over him. I squeezed the bottom of Mr Quackers and he let out a "Quack!" Dixon's ears perked up and he sat square on his butt waiting for me to release the duck. As soon as I did he shot off through the living room to retrieve! We played for about an hour with Mr. Quackers. Now, however, his Daddy looks at this a great opportunity to get him ready for duck season with the season opening quickly approaching. This is quite a sight as you hear the command called out "Dead Bird" and Dixon goes running! Needless to say Mr Quackers has brought fun and joy to all of us especially Dixon and I am not sure which of us is more excited about this little purchase. Pretty soon mornings will come early as Dixon and his Daddy go out 1/2 hour before sunrise to hunt some real ducks! Gotta love the Country!!!