The dog came off the leash and immediately jumped into the water. The splash was met by immediate action from the ducks. As the ducklings paddled directly across to the other bank, the mother duck started flapping and quacking wildly, darting left and right in front of the bewildered dog. After a number of semi-circle arcs, the dog turned and walked back up onto dry land, tail tucked neatly between her legs, and sought the safety of the leash.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
duck 1, dog 0
I witnessed a pretty impressive sight on a June Sunday. As I walked beside one of the small ponds alongside the Charles River, a mother duck and her little ducklings floated on past me. The family caught the attention of a passing dog, as well, straining against the leash being held by her owner.
The dog came off the leash and immediately jumped into the water. The splash was met by immediate action from the ducks. As the ducklings paddled directly across to the other bank, the mother duck started flapping and quacking wildly, darting left and right in front of the bewildered dog. After a number of semi-circle arcs, the dog turned and walked back up onto dry land, tail tucked neatly between her legs, and sought the safety of the leash.
The dog came off the leash and immediately jumped into the water. The splash was met by immediate action from the ducks. As the ducklings paddled directly across to the other bank, the mother duck started flapping and quacking wildly, darting left and right in front of the bewildered dog. After a number of semi-circle arcs, the dog turned and walked back up onto dry land, tail tucked neatly between her legs, and sought the safety of the leash.
