Coachspeak

Something happened today that brought to mind the old coaches axiom that "you can't coach speed." Meaning I guess that one has it (speed) or doesn't. In a similar vein the same is true for dogs. They either have it (whatever "it" is that makes them good dogs) or they don't. I'm thinking that Champ definitely has it based on what happened.

We got up early this morning so after lunch we decided to take a short nap before heading to the gym. Soon as the eyes started to droop, a gust of wind blew open the door. The cat departed for points unknown while the dog went out to investigate. Finding nothing he returned. No sooner had I resumed reading my book, he was back out the door growling. Very uncharacteristic. I hollered him back inside but he stayed just seconds before heading back out on the porch where the growling became downright ferocious. As I started out I heard someone pleading with him to "be a good dog." His growl in reply made me hurry outside. Seems as if a lady had started up the stairs but was stopped by her better sense. I took hold of Champ telling him everything was okay but he stayed a bit on edge. Turns out the lady was a process server looking for someone who had used this address.

Well, you can't hardly beat that. A dog that attacks process servers definitely has "it." What more could a person ask for? The fact that he's also nice to curl up with at night needs no mention. In fact lets forget I even mentioned that part.

Oh yeah, the corollary to "you can't coach speed" is "you can't fix stupid." I'm sure all you Ron White fans know what this one means.