Tag Archives: Golden Retriever

The Mind of a Dog

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Roger Gosden

If you loved an animal and have felt it loving you back (more than just from trained obedience) you probably wondered how it perceives you and itself.  I long to know what my Goldens are thinking. Philosophers have asked that question. … Continue reading →

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Epitaph to a Dog

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Roger Gosden

We released Lilah today, sending her along the path ahead of us. “You can run to the end and wait for us there!” The path feels empty without our companion, her coat shining white and golden and tail wagging to … Continue reading →

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The Wolf Sharing my Fire

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Roger Gosden

There is something incongruous about the notion that the golden warming herself by our fire is still mostly wolf. It doesn’t fit her doggy nature. But how much shaggy wolf is still inside her remains a moot point. They are … Continue reading →

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