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I guess Hoshi didn't get a bath last month. He seriously needed both and I just gave him a bath and trim this morning. I shaved him down completely--even his tuft. His ears were filthy (just the outside). They were black! Well it took a good 2 maybe 3 hours. I tried not to leave patches of uncut hair on him. He looks and smells better now.

Broken glass has always been a problem in my neighborhood. It's even in the playgrounds. Walking Hoshi in my neighborhood is like walking through a minefield. Today was the last straw. Hoshi walked right into a pile of broken glass (a beer bottle) during our walk. I got my leaf blower and got on my bike and went through the neighborhood clearing glass off the sidewalks. My neighbors probably thought I was crazy. It's a shame they don't care enough to do it themselves. Later, I took Hoshi ...

Maybe it was the same one. It was about a mile away from where we saw the other one. It had just crossed a major road. They don't run too fast. I was careful not to get close. Hoshi was going nuts. It smelled skunky too. I think these are good bonding moments for me and Hoshi. We're still not as close as me and Gabby were.

I saw something up ahead crossing the road. It was low to the ground and slinking. We chased it to the other side. I saw the long black and white striped tail as it ducked under a neighbour's fence. It lifted up its tail too before taking off. Hoshi didn't like it and barked. The neighbour has two labs. I hope they don't go out.

I gave Hoshi a bath early this morning. He needed one and I contemplated shaving him down because of skin problems. That fungal infection on his back went away then came back because I think it's in his skirt too. Anyways, I decided too keep some length so I found an old clipper with grooming attachments. I was pleased how the legs came out. Fairly even. I did have some trouble with his front legs because of mats. The attachment would get stuck. I'm going to order some grooming attachments for ...