We had another busy weekend. A friend who Rockwell has never met came to stay for a couple of days and he immediately adopted her into our pack. I really think he is happier the bigger the pack. She was very tolerant of him and even helped me with his stinky ear. As is the way with most lop-eared dogs, one ear is smelling yeasty and I have been keeping it at bay by cleaning it with a dry cotton ball twice a day. However, I really noticed it when Betty was here, probably because I became extra conscious due to having a house guest. One morning, she suggested I try a diluted solution of vinegar and water and I had to slap myself up-side the head. Of course! I only have herbed vinegar that I made myself so when I was done, he smelled, as Betty said, like a salad, but I think the ear is improving already. Anyway, it can't hurt him and it may keep me from having to take him in to the vet.