Ahoy all!
I think that Tourism Queensland might see me as a bit of a goof-ball. But it’s not true. I have caretaker experience and credentials. I have spent many hours looking after Rico, the family dog. Rico is visiting me this weekend, so I thought I would walk him around the block a couple times and ask him a few questions.
Marcella: Good morning Rico!
Rico: Hi Marcella. I want a belly rub!
Marcella: So Rico, I was wondering if I could ask you some questions about a dog’s life?
Rico: Excuse me; I have to take a wizz on this tree trunk. Sorry, what was that?
Marcella: What kind of a dog are you exactly?
Rico: Who’s calling me a dog? I’m a Blue Heeler, an Australian Cattle Dog. Look there’s a squirrel that is making faces at me! I just have to chase him…no one makes faces at me!
Marcella: You’re a really fast runner, Rico.
Rico: I practice every day by chasing cows. Once in a while your Dad will clock me when I chase the car. But my favorite past time is nipping the heels of your horse. You should see that dummy bucking and kicking…he gets so furious. It’s hilarious!
Marcella: I know the horse is not impressed with your antics. Do you get along with cats?
Rico: I love cats, they just don’t understand me.
Marcella: So I hear you are a descendant of the Australian Dingo, is that true?
Rico: Well in the late 1800’s Australians began breeding Smithfield herding dogs with wild Dingoes. Those ancestors were called Timmins Biters. They weren’t too popular because they were very bite-y. The Australians really wanted a more controllable dog, so they bred the Border Collie with the wild Dingo. To make a long story short, the Bull Terrier and the Dalmatian were eventually added to the mix. The rest is history and that‘s when you get guys like me – strong, fast, intelligent, independent, energetic and hardy. I also have a great sense of humour.
Marcella: Wow you’re a real Rico Suave! You sound like every females dream guy. Do you have a female in your life?
Rico: I am much too busy running errands to fool around with females. I did have a crush once on a sweet little white something at my agility class.
Marcella: What did you have to do at your agility class?
Rico: I had to jump through hoops, and learn how to sit still and wait for a cookie.
Marcella: Do you like to swim?
Rico: As you well know, I love swimming. I even love jumping off the dock into the water for sticks. It’s a hoot!
Marcella: Do you have any enemies?
Rico: The only real enemies I have are those nasty blasted coyotes that keep trying to lure me off the porch with one of their females. They want to beat me up and then eat all of the farm chickens. So far, I haven’t succumbed to their silly ploy. Can you throw me a ball now?
Marcella: Just one last question. As a true Australian, do you think I will make a good caretaker in your homeland?
Rico: Of course, don’t be ridiculous! Now let’s get serious. Throw me that tennis ball!
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