Ghost Dog - aka Sebastian
When my person and I came back from our walk today there was a large white dog occupying my yard. Pretty nervy, hanging out in my yard when I’m not even there to defend it. That dog’s people were nowhere around.
I’ve seen this dog once before – at the trailhead where I start my walks, but that time he just disappeared. Ghost Dog, I’m thinking.
Well Ghost Dog decided he’d try to make friends, after taking over my yard and all, and he came up and sniffed noses with me. But I wouldn’t have any of it. I wanted to give him what for, and I would have too, if my person hadn’t had such a tight hold of my collar. Ghost Dog slinked off and disappeared again.
So now I have to have a talk with my person. How dare she keep me from defending my own yard? There’s lots of dogs in this neighborhood. What if another one takes over my yard? What if one comes and tries to be friendly with my person? You know how some dogs can be. Oh no, I not only have to defend my yard, I have to defend my person as well. Maybe that Ghost Dog’s not so bad. At least he knows how to disappear.
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philosophermouseofthehedge
November 29, 2011 at 10:43 am
Pretty nervy is right. Stand tall Bongo
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Karen, I’m glad you agree with me. No other dogs allowed in my yard.
lolapup
November 29, 2011 at 11:30 am
I always bark when strangers, both human and canine, come into my yard or even walk down my street. It’s part of my patrol job.
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Lola, that’s what we dogs are for is patrolling. My person says she’s happy I don’t bark at anyone walking down the street. We live close to the trail head so lots of people and dogs walk by our house. She says she did have a dog that barked at everybody though. That was before my time.
Chancy, Mumsy and Crew
November 29, 2011 at 11:34 am
Well, sweet Bongo your place is just irresistible. You and your person are just so sweet and nice they want to be around you. Hang in there though and keep guard on your yard and your person. Hugs and nose kisses
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Chancy and Mumsy, thanks. I know that dog just wanted to be friends – but it’s not going to happen in my yard. Hugs and nose kisses back to you.
Laurie Bartolo
November 29, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Oh Bongo, Ghost Dog looks like a fun dog. Maybe you should play with him? I do understand that you have to protect your yard and person, though.
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Laurie, maybe I’ll go over to Ghost Dog’s yard and play. My person found out where he lives.
The Wag Tales
November 29, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Hi! Great blog! I found you through the Monday Mischief Blog Hop and I know I’ll be visiting regularly!
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Wag Tales, thanks for stopping by. I’ll stop by your blog and check it out too.
rumpydog
November 29, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Oh yeah, you DEFINITELY have to make sure that dog knows whose yard that is…. even if he is a ghost!
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Rumpy, you’re so right. I’ll share my trails with other dogs but not my yard.
sandrabranum
November 29, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Is Ghost Dog a white german shepherd? My friend in St. Louis used to raise black shepherds and they were always mistaken for black Labs. Also Bongo, tell your person that I’ve nominated you for a Versatile Blogger award for your wonderful Bible stories; so keep up the good work!
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Sandra, my person walked by Ghost Dog’s house and met him and his people, but she says she doesn’t know what kind of dog he is. Thanks for nominating me for the award. My person said she’ll check it out soon when she reads the blogs she’s following.
b0ng0
November 29, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Ghost Dog …. no, I would not like to have him in my yard, but I think, if I could ignore him, as long as he doesn’t stare at something that’s mine.
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 4:11 pm
B0ng0, at least Ghost Dog was in my front yard. None of my toys are there.
Nel
November 29, 2011 at 3:56 pm
It doesn’t look like Ghost Dog wants to meddle in your territory, Bongo. From the picture, he doesn’t seem to be trying to make trouble so perhaps you can be friends. He also looks a bit old; seems like he has seen many years.
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Nel, maybe Ghost Dog and I can be friends some day – if he stays out of my yard, that is. It took me awhile to warm up to Timmy – the dog across the street – but now we’re good friends.
2browndawgs
November 29, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Maybe Ghost Dog would be fun to play with?
(as long as he doesn’t try to take over…)
the 2 brown dawgs
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Brown Dawgs, maybe I should play with Ghost Dog in his yard.
Patricia
November 29, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Ghost Dog must think you are pretty special, Bongo. As long as he behaves himself give the old guy some space in your yard once in a while. Maybe he needs a friend.
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Patricia, I guess maybe I could let Ghost Dog come around every once in awhile – since he would probably disappear anyway.
For the Love of My Dogs
November 29, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Nice job Bongo!! Maybe one day you two can be buddies…he might be fun to go on the trails with!
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Deannamelanie, I’m thinking Ghost Dog might appear and disappear on the trails. I guess that would be okay.
Tri
November 29, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Bongo, I understand why you would want to defend your yard. Milo and Tessie are the same way when Mr./Ms White cat comes and pees and poo-poo in our front yard, they want to go at it but can’t because the door is locked. This cat belongs to our neighbor next door but they are ill so I don’t want to bother them and besides I kinda feel sorry for the white cat but Milo and Tess will not share me with their enemy…. 🙂
I think Mr. Ghost dog wants what you have and envy’s you for the love you get. You are just adorable.
Bongo
November 29, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Tri, I hope Ghost Dog doesn’t try to steal my people. My person met his people, but I think he’s kind of a loner dog.
eripanwkevin
November 30, 2011 at 1:22 am
I totally agree with you Bongo! How dare the Ghost Dog can be in your yard while you were not there??? How nervy he is! If he is human, he might be arrested as ” trespassing!!!”
Of course, I know he might be a friendly and good dog, (in fact, he doesn’t look like agressive one.) but he need a permission to enter someone’s property! Woof!
Bongo
November 30, 2011 at 10:08 am
Kevin, I totally agree. That Ghost Dog needs to ask me before he comes into my yard. Maybe I could get my person to put up a No Dog Trespassing sign. Do you think he’d read it?
eripanwkevin
December 1, 2011 at 6:46 am
That’s a good idea, Bong! He’ll surely read it….just I’m not sure if he does care of it or not…Woof?
Bongo
December 1, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Kevin, you’re probably right. Ghost Dog would read the sign and come in my yard anyway. At least it wouldn’t be long before he disappeared.
Bassas Blog
November 30, 2011 at 6:16 am
Bongo, be careful. I don’t like the sound of this ghost dog. Call “Ghostbusters” immediately! 🙂
Bongo
November 30, 2011 at 10:20 am
Bassa, do you think they have some of those contraptions for capturing ghosts that will work on ghost dogs?
Dianda
November 30, 2011 at 6:31 am
Maybe Ghost Dog wants to be friends. 🙂
Bongo
November 30, 2011 at 10:22 am
Dianda, I’ll be friends with Ghost Dog as long as he doesn’t take over my yard.
Epizeuxis
December 2, 2011 at 2:00 am
Yeah dogs are like that…very possessive… 🙂
But I don’t know why but my lab isn’t that way somehow…he just doesn’t care.
Maybe he doesn’t think he’s a dog yet!
But I am sure you must have noticed that if you have seen a Labrador…are they all like that?
Bongo
December 2, 2011 at 11:29 am
Epizeuxis, my person’s sister has had lots of labs. My person says the labs seem to love everybody.