Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for August 11, 2021

Jimmy has a great talent for doing the wrong thing.

Good thing Jimmy rolled up his pants legs before their walk.

Scooter, it is not based on intelligence. More like who buys the kibble.

Some men are born to lead the pack, others may try to smoke it.

We know, Scooter, you didn’t choose him.

The wrong one is on the leash. Someone needs to be restrained – and it’s not the dog. And if he can’t go out without “stepping in it”, he needs to be kept inside.

Jimmy is STILL trying to work out why there was a bright red ribbon across the sidewalk along with why his feet are starting to feel clammy…..

This one goes on my cubicle wall.

I guess the Caution, Wet Cement sign wasn’t big enough.

Scooter is thinking: “Is it too late to send Jimmy to obedience training?”

There is that food thing…

There are times when i believe that Scooter is the smartest resident on Ballard Street.

“No, YOU heel”…

Pack Leaders are borne, not okayed…

Good dog, Scooter…good boy!

The process known as herding him into cement to become new pack leader.

You’re in good company Scooter.. it’s a question women have been struggling with since Eve gave Adam that apple.

Can’t have a leader, without followers, Scooter.

Let’s see: Intelligence? – Nope. Speed? – Nope. Tooth size? – Nope. Fashion sense? – Nope. It’s a puzzler, Scoot.

I’m thinking the dog has more common sense. Choose him!

Dogs on Ballard Street are like the mice in The Hitchhikers Guide. They’re actually the smart ones.