Lilly the Weimeraner
Yesterday I dropped by Homewood Cycle to
interview Chris Tyree and his dog Lilly for the upcoming issue of woof! magazine
Lilly goes to work with Chris, which makes her the perfect subject for our
"Working Like a Dog" section. Chris and I talked about Lilly and her daily
routine – she comes to work, settles in for a nap, gets up once in awhile to
greet customers, pads back to her bed in the back of the shop where Chris works
on repairs, and repeats that cycle several times a day. I have to admit, I was
scratching my head that this Weimaraner was so calm, as the breed is
known for its high energy. In fact, I recently had a shoot with a male Weim who
literally did not quit moving for over an hour, even when I thought he was
completely still (note to self – maintain a high shutter speed for male Weims).
Then it hit me — Lilly is a perfect example of how a dog can actually take on
an owner's energy and personality. If you know Chris, you'll agree that he
probably doesn't include the phrase "stressed out" in his vocabulary. He loves
his life and his work and maintains a calmness that most of us would envy. And
apparently Chris has passed these personality traits on to Lilly, who as a
result, can ignore certain characteristics of her breed and enjoy life as a
shop dog (a.k.a. The Boss) amidst the heavy traffic of a busy retail store.
Do you know someone who takes their dog to work? If so, let
us know by emailing email@example.com.
Read more about Chris and Lilly in the July/August online issue of woof!
magazine found at www.bhamwoof.com.