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Last Updated on June 22, 2022 by James Dziezynski

Fremont the border collie

  1. I’ll never pretend to throw something and not throw it. I know you’re tuned into the chase, it’s lame to not give you a chance to go for it full speed.
  2. I’ll never post pictures of you in your cone of shame, should the day come that you need one.
  3. The cat is free to swat you at her leisure and you’re not allowed to fight back. Sorry dude, she’s got seniority.
  4. If you get in a fight with anyone other than the cat, I’m 100% on your side and we’ll figure out the details later.
  5. I’ll do my best to learn to speak your language so that when you really need to tell me something, I’ll understand.
  6. Visitors here need to know it’s our house and you do not need to be locked up in a room or stay off the furniture. They’ll have to deal with it.
  7. If you must choose between rolling in and eating manure, I prefer you’d roll in it. Just be ready for a bath when you get home. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
  8. When we go for runs together, I promise to stop and let you enjoy the things you like too, heartrate and personal best times be damned.
  9. You will always get a treat for long days in the mountains, especially when you’re stuck in the truck for a long drive home.
  10. Go ahead and hop on the bed when you’re ready to sleep, I’ll find space even if you’re sleeping on the pillows.
James Dziezynski

James is a best-selling author and writer based out of Boulder, Colorado. His writings reflect his personal passions: adventure, science, exploration, philosophy, animal welfare and technology. When not spending time in the mountains, James volunteers at several animal rescue organizations and is a collector of classic video games.