LIVING WITH DINGOE'S

The dingo pups were very well behaved on their way from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek. Considering that it is a trip of 525 kilometres and they had already flown from Melbourne to Alice Springs. We stopped off at the Devils Marbles which is 100 kilometres south of Tennant Creek.

The Dingoes seemed right at home amongst the sandy-red coloured rock formations. Actually too much at home as they blended in beautifully with their surrounds. They were quick to scamper off and go to explore so Tammie and I were lead on a couple of merry chases.

We weren't quite sure what to expect when we got them home, how different would they be from domestic dogs?

Dingoes are similar to dogs in lots of ways, even though they are a separate species, Canis Lupus. I suppose the biggest difference was how skittish they appeared to be. The slightest noise would send them scurrying for cover. As both pups have a wild parent I suppose it is the wild survival instinct whereby any noise or movement can mean danger. The female though much smaller than the male is much bolder and more inquisitive. 

We had a few days to settle the pups in before both Tammie and I went back to work. We took them to the local dam to give them a run, and did they! As soon as we left them off the leash they bolted, it took some effort to round them back up.  

The male got a little too adventurous on the dam wall and fell in. I was in a flap trying to get him out, I had the camera in one hand and my phone and wallet in my pocket as it appeared I would be going for a dip as well. Tammie didn’t help by laughing wildly at my predicament. 

In the end the pup paddled to shore, well please with his effort. Dingoes are supposed to have a dislike for water but these two were more than happy to play on the water’s edge. Once again the dingoes blended in beautifully with their surrounds. They are certainly creatures of the desert country. 

The big test will come when I have to take them to work.