Meet Jack - Samson's New Dog

Samson is lonely. He's been the only backyard animal since Tuesday... so today we got him a dog.

Meet Jack!

Jack is 4-years old, and a lab/hound mix. He's shy, but good tempered. He is used to cows, horses, ducks, and other dogs, so we figured he'd be okay with Samson and the chickens.

The "boys" weren't too sure of each other at first:

 

 

But, then they sniffed each other out:

 

 

Then Jack barked, and spooked Samson a bit. He went to stand by Donovan - like he can really hide. :)

 

They are still getting to know each other... we hope they'll become friends, but they're both a bit skittish right now.

PS - the goats are pretty tasty. :)

Two Weeks In...

I am two weeks into my PhD program. The first week was completely overwhelming, just trying to adjust to being back in school, setting aside time for reading, researching, writing, and responding to my classmates. The second week was better; I'm hoping that by the fourth week I've settled into a routine!

I do seem to have a great cohort group; most seem interactive, prompt to post, and thorough in their responses. I suppose that's the benefit of the degree we are seeking; we know what to expect and how to to help one another along the way.

So - 2 weeks down, 206 to go!