Fred Basset by Alex Graham for August 23, 2022

Don’t take any wise quacks off that one Fred! If he comes at you make sure you duck!

Mrs Dear and her companion seem amused by the debate.

I think that the duck is defending its territory and Fred is defending Mrs Dear’s position on the golf course.

Well it’s not an eagle or a birdie, seem friendly enough though…….

Probably saying hi and marking itz space

At least it’s not a goose, they can be really nasty.

If Fred was a good dog, he’d pick up the ball and put in the hole. I doubt there’s a rule against that ….

More like an old fashioned Styme.

What golf course allows dogs?

Uh, I actually don’t SEE a ball. Did the duck swallow it? Also, it’s really good that Mrs. Dear is walking rather than driving a cart.

How about stand off?

I wouldn’t be too concerned about a single duck, and despite the fact that some ducks can be rather aggressive, this one seems substantially smaller than Fred. I’d be more concerned if it was a goose, as a goose would likely come after a typical dog, even one Fred’s size. The Canada Geese we get grazing in the pastures, playing fields, and golf courses can be quite aggressive! On top of that, our dogs are always way too interested in what the geese leave behind.