The Dog

Meet Pablo

Adventure supervisor, squirrel critic, and the reason most of my plans involve a trail.

Illustrated portrait of Pablo, a brindle mixed-breed dog with upright ears, against golden California hills at sunset — **Pablo, illustrated**An artist's-edition portrait — the real Pablo moves faster than most cameras.

A street dog from Rosarito

Pablo started life as a street dog in Rosarito, Mexico, and it shows in the best ways: street-smart, watchful, and completely convinced the world is interesting. He's a heavily mixed breed — shepherd and pit are both in there somewhere; the exact recipe is untested and, honestly, part of the charm.

At roughly 55 pounds with a serious prey drive, Pablo does not do anything halfway. A squirrel is not a distraction; it's a calling. Training him — engagement, recall, and learning that not every moving thing is a work assignment — is my favorite ongoing project.

~55 lbsof focused
enthusiasm

Rosaritohometown —
rescued to California

Job titleadventure supervisor
(self-appointed)

Weaknesssquirrels.
All of them.

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On the trail

Pablo's natural habitat. If there's elevation to gain and something to smell at the top, he's already packed.

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In training

Engagement first, everything else second. High-drive dogs don't need more exercise — they need a job and a conversation.

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On the road

RV weekends, desert trips, and anywhere the truck points. Co-pilot duties include window surveillance and snack oversight.