Saturday, August 02, 2025

A Good Stay & Wait

I often prefer to get the heavy non-chilled groceries online, and simply pop out to the supermarkets or wet markets to get the fresh vegetables and fruits and milk. I could technically take the dogs out to these grocery runs, but I don't live near a supermarket. They're a drive away. And those within 'walking distances' are located in malls. I'm not inclined to tie my dogs this far away. That would be irresponsible. 

I wouldn't mind my dogs waiting for me at the smaller supermarkets say, the CS Fresh at Siglap V, or the one at Greenwood Avenue. They remain outside, away from pedestrian traffic, and I hope dog owners would know not to go near my dogs since mine wouldn't approach them while they're on a 'wait mission'. These supermarkets are smaller, and I have a direct view of my dogs. I'm usually very quick in these aisles. I prefer that. That night, I needed some milk and Greek yoghurt and cherry tomatoes. It was about 9.30pm, and dog-traffic is lower at this hour. 

It would be foolish of me not to tie them to the railing. I usually do — securing them to the rails with a carabiner. Tonight, the husband was there, so he held on to them. He let the leash loose so that the floofs would be comfortable. We don't need them to sit. Although sometimes sitting makes them feel more stable and less nervous. Ryo and Choya obediently did a Stay and Wait. 

When I was done with payment and strolling out to them, they stared at me through the glass door. It was too cute. My Choya was completely focused on her mission. Ryo was just... very distracted. LOL But they didn't bolt. Good job floofs.

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