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And so it began . Into the field . Having the energy of a typical stringer pointer , it was hard to hold him back . Though I hated it , a shock collar was mandatory the first two years . After that , we all settled down and worked together like a well-oiled machine . It was glorious . Gus busting thick cover like a hay-baler , stopping so quickly we mere mortals would have broken an ankle . On command to “ Get ‘ em up ,”, he dove into cover like a missile and a cornered rooster burst into the air .
Gus was God in our house . Many of you can identify with that . Laying on his cushioned pillow in his comfort place , he was happy beyond contentment .
Just about daily , in early morning , as I lay under cool blankets in my warm cocoon , he ’ d trot into the bedroom toward my side of the bed , his nails clicking on the hardwood floor until he reached my drooped arm over the bedside . With his nose lowered , he ’ d slide under my sleepy morning hand and hoist it sharply . It was time to go outside . He repeated the process until I got the message . I still tear up today as I think about those times .
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Gus never brought our birds to hand and released them to us with the delivery of a New York restaurant waiter . We often had to coax him , sometimes chase him to “ give it up .” He was proud of that bird , proud of his effort , and we recognized that . Sometimes , instead of creamed pheasant from an oven dish , we had pheasant hash . That was ok , too .
In that sense , he was unrefined . We didn ’ t care . His spirit , his desire , his love to please was infectious . He would have never made champion grade . He was , however , an integral part of us . He loved us , we loved him .
When it was his time to pass , the entire family was there , our young grandchildren asking they be present . I was so happy they insisted on that . A forever memory .
Dogs are so special . Thank you Lord . •
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