Liveaboard Dog

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Everyone wants pictures of Honey on tropical beaches and stories about living the nomadic life. Heck, one of my friends even hopes we’ll meet pirates. But even if we haven’t moved aboard a sailboat yet, we’re making adventures where we can.

Last week, an intrepid photography caught grainy footage of what could only be a monster swimming in the Assawoman bay. But now we discover that was no monster. That was Honey!

My dog Honey is not just a pretty face. She has some mad skills. Can we convince her to adapt them for the boat?

I know everyone is waiting to hear that we’ve bought a boat. But it’s complicated. And one of the biggest complications weighs 50 pounds and is covered in fur.

Scotland has Nessie. The Chesapeake Bay has Chessie. We recently discovered our own little monster in the Assawoman Bay. If we can convince anyone she exists, should we call her “Assie?”

I’m a good enough dog person that I never miss Honey’s annual wellness vet visit. But I’m a bad enough dog person that she doesn’t look as sparkly as she should. Guilt goes to the vet.

She put up with craziness for a long time—not knowing where her toys were, having things moving all over the house, stressed-out people keeping kooky hours. But finally, my dog Honey told us enough is enough. And something had to change. Now.

My house is a mess. And it’s worrying the dog. Who’d have thought she’d be such a neatnik?

Habits get no respect. There are drug habits. Creatures of habit. Nun’s habits. I have a dog habit. And it’s been a life saver.