Interviewed Chief, Scott’s husky, earlier this week at Acme headquarters in South Norwalk. I’d have to say it went quite well. I ate some chips in his presence, and the candidate, while interested, didn’t jump on the table for them; he actually claims not to be food-obsessed. He’s got a good, solid build — not as small as Ricky, but not as large as the German Shepherds that Carol for whatever reason finds so intimidating. In spite of his heft, Chief told me he’s happy riding shotgun in the car, and will curl up in the front passenger seat and make himself at home, which is, as you all know, an important part of the job description. He was extremely comfortable and confident with me, and very outgoing. I’d heard that huskies, originating as they do from Siberia, had poor tolerance for heat, which would be a concern at the beach, but Chief assured me that would not be a problem, and if it got too hot, he’d just jump in the ocean — unlike a certain little beagle I used to hang out with. (Earmuffs, Ricky.) I also asked him about running with me, and he gave me this self-assured look — as if to say, duh, if I can pull a sled 600 miles from Nenana to Nome, I think I can probably make it on one of your runs — but then he simply nodded “yes” politely.
All in all, an impressive candidate. Did a good job representing his breed. I’ll be passing along a favorable review to H.R.
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- Chief: Comfortable and confident at his interview
Na uh. Not buyin’ it for a minute. Not your style.
Hi Hank-
I can see you with Chief. I think a total departure from Ricky would be good.
Yeah, “husky.” I note that you leave out an important part of the name, i.e., “Siberian.” Talk about a reach. A RUSSIAN dog? In these days of Putin taking over the world, and criminals running rampant, and poor little countries having the Russian foot to their neck? So he curls up on the seat. No big deal; any of us can do that. And if he wants to get his body all wet — without being required to do so by our person(s) — that’s his problem. And those eyes: witch eyes! No question about that. Something eery is going on inside there. And, remember, there will be hair all over the place, all the time — as opposed to, say, a Brichon Frise who doesn’t shed at all and causes no human even a sneeze. The Siberian Husky, bottom line, is a work beast; pulling, grunting, sweating (shedding); eating you out of house and home. Some of us are more …. evolved and civilized.