Calli the Wonderschnauzer doesn’t speak English, but she’s still rather adept at communicating what matters most to her.
Us.
It’s a dog thing; looking out for others first.
Because that’s how she’s built.
Indeed, that’s how they’re all built.
If only we were, too.
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While the planet burns and we all rage-post about it, I’ll just leave this right here.
Because Calli the Wonderschnauzer’s only goal in the moment is to dig in the snow and make sure she isn’t alone.
That’s something I think we can all appreciate.
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Winter finally loosened its grip, and the temperature finally climbed above freezing, so Calli the Wonderschnauzer’s coat stayed in the house.
Goodness, she despises that coat.
I’m reasonably sure she’s smiling here.
Good girl.
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Today needs more dog in it.
Who’s with me?
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It doesn’t take much to make her happy. Just hook up her leash and head out into the snow.
Out here, nothing matters to her beyond playing relentlessly until she decides it’s time to head back.
It’s a pretty inspiring way to live.
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Dad,
You don’t really think I want to be out here, do you?
I’m usually a fan of winter, but raging blizzards are a whole other thing. It’s time to head inside.
Capisce?
With much respect and love,
Calli the Wonderschnauzer
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Today feels like a day that could use a bit more dog in it.
Come to think of it, maybe it should be “a lot more dog” instead of “a bit more”.
Words matter, apparently.
So does she.
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Since it was a busy day for us yesterday, it was a busy day for her, as well. Hence the toe beans.
I don’t think she moved from that spot all evening, and I wasn’t about to interrupt her dog dreams.
They looked like happy ones.
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Look, I don’t much appreciate your constantly sticking that lens in my face. But if I sit pretty for a few seconds, will you finally leave me be?
I might even come around if you add in a treat. Or maybe six treats.
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What was once a fast-flowing stretch of water is now a wide expanse of exposed rocks just begging for a little exploration.
Calli the Wonderschnauzer tugs at the leash, drawn no doubt by the smells of the riverbed. I’m happy to follow her lead.
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Our dog likes to leave her toys in all sorts of places, like under the dining room table.
And in that moment we have a choice: sigh in frustration, or get down on the floor and capture the magic.
You know where I stand.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer stares intently into the camera after having been awoken from her third nap of the day by the sound of a ringing smartphone. Photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
"I’m watching you, Wazowski. Always watching. Always."
Seriously, what’s the deal with that Schnauzer stare?
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A photo of Calli the Wonderschnauzer, taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
She looks like I feel right about now.
Maybe we could all use a little more nap time.
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A photo of Calli the Wonderschnauzer, in London, Ontario, Canada.
The solution for a difficult day is fairly simple, and Calli the Wonderschnauzer is happy to offer her services to anyone with treats in their pocket.
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A Frenchie watches the crowd on the sidelines of the 2025 Toronto Marathon.
A happy dog watches the marathon.
Or refuses to watch it.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell.
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A photo of Calli the Wonderschnauzer, taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
My humans tell me it’s my 8th birthday today. Now, I can’t count, and I don’t really know what a birthday is, either.
But they seem rather pleased with themselves when they talk about it, and all I want is for them to be happy.
Lots of love,
Calli the Wonderschnauzer
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A small dog rides in the rear basket of an e-bike on the Thames Valley Parkway in London, Ontario, Canada.
A very unhappy Calli the Wonderschnauzer refuses to pose for the camera on a walk just after a spring snow storm in London, Ontario, Canada.
#DogHaiku:
I hate this damn coat.
I will not pose for you, Dad.
Let’s go home right now.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer looks up at the camera in this photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
I despise April 1st with the heat of 1,000 suns, and I awake this morning relieved that it’s over for another year.
There’s nothing funny about a joke we all see coming.
So I share this pic of Calli the Wonderschmauzer as bit of a palette-cleanser.
Woof.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer looks up at the camera from her dog bed. Photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
Strike a pose. Get treats. Repeat.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer cast long shadows as we head out for a walk late on a sunny afternoon. Photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
I hope she knows how much I enjoy getting out there with her.
For such a small dog, she casts a remarkably long shadow.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer relaxes on her favourite rug in this high-angle photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
Let’s not mince words: yesterday was an especially difficult day for Planet Earth.
So it’s time once again for #TikkunOlam photography, where we share pics that repair the world.
Here’s mine (everyone say hi to Calli the Wonderschnauzer.)
Now it’s your turn.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer strikes a pretty pose at home. Photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
Our #TikkunOlam photography project continues with Calli the Wonderschnauzer posing for her Westminster Dog Show application photo.
Okay, that’s not true, as she’d never qualify for this or any other dog show.
But we love her. Nothing else matters.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer hangs out with her people on a quiet Saturday afternoon at home. Photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
The world feels a little too dark these days, so I hope you don’t mind if I engage in some photographic therapy.
It’s simple: I’ll share photos that make us all happy. Hopefully you’ll share, too. We’ll use the #TikkunOlam (repair the world) hashtag.
You in?
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Calli the Miniature Schnauzer observes the snowy streetscape after a major winter storm hits London, Ontario, Canada.
Wherever she leads, I will follow.
I trust her to know the way. She trusts me to always be there whenever she looks back.
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Calli the Wonderschnauzer naps away a quiet Saturday afternoon. Photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
As the new year looms, Calli the Wonderschnauzer ignores the senseless hype by napping, hard, on our bed.
I think she’s onto something. Because in a dog’s world, all days - and not just the arbitrarily defined “special” ones - are uniquely worthy.
Good dog.
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Calli the Miniature Schnauzer plays in the first snow of the season in this photo taken in London, Ontario, Canada.
Some days dawn darker, and this Monday was one of them.
Yet dark day or broken world or not, the dog still needed her walk.
So out we went. And she played in the freshly fallen snow. And I smiled.
On the way home, I quietly wished we could all be more like her.
If only.
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