Julie's thread about our 2016 training objectives set me thinking. On this forum there is a lot of discussion about training our dogs, but I think there are occasions when they're the teachers. One thing I've learned from Holly is that sometimes you have to live for the moment. She's very good at doing things just for pleasure. Sometimes she'll dash off a woodland track just to run through a muddy puddle. Today, in the pouring rain, she whacked me in the back of my knees with a stick then danced around inviting me for a game of tuggy. When the moment is over, she'll forget about it and move on to something else - perhaps an interesting smell that needs to be followed. I was wondering if anyone else has learned something from their dog.
Realising how many years of your life you wasted before you had a dog! You will never have matching socks every again. You can be mad as hell and laughing your head off at the same time. It is possible to have dog hair and/or slobber on every single item that you own (plus some items that aren't yours). You learn to stop stressing about the smaller things in life. Having a spotless house is now not only impossible but also just not that important. Material possessions are not important. Some might even say they're better with little teeth holes in them.
to live for the moment to save my energy for the important things and to cope with pain with dignity and determination. hide food definately... hide food determination to have fun and eat food
Well before we got Buster we had a cat who finally passed away at 18yrs, my hubby told my son we would get a dog when she died, but I was so against it, I said they are so restricting you are tied to the house a lot more. But now he will be 2 next month I can honestly say it was the best thing we done by getting my boy, he is the best he has brought me so much joy and laughter and I Just love being with him, good on my hubby for getting this lovely lad.
There's very little in life that's not made better by a good zoomie followed by a run through a muddy puddle . Makes me laugh every time
you can join in people will think youre crackers and they are faster but you can have as much fun as they do, put on your wellies and jump on in let go
She's taught me who my real friends are, and introduced me to some really nice new ones. Life is better with her by my side. Always be tidy otherwise your best shoes end up chewed, happened twice. Obviously I'm a slow learner. Never ever leave food unattended, and don't take your eye off it for a second even when it's in front of you. I was never a morning person, now I'm happy to get up. Well most of the time.
I was never a morning person, and am still not a morning person. Luckily, my dogs aren't morning dogs, either
That's to be thankful for - I'm very glad Charlie suffers terribly from sticky mattress in the mornings. I have to prise him out of bed....
They have taught me that life is a joy, (for them!) and that I should attempt to find the pleasure they do in simple things; my young Lab is always smiling, always wagging his tail.
Hattie & Charlie have taught me a lot about myself and what I can achieve. I love getting up in the mornings coming downstairs to be greeted by two wagging tails, full body wags and kisses They are the only living beings in my life that don't give me any grief!! I live for my walks and the training we do along the way. I love their zest for life especially Charlie They bring such joy, love and happiness to our family, what more can anyone ask for! xx Just love them xx
Sam and Millie ( and past dogs ) have taught me that blood isn't thicker than water , that they are just as much family, if not more so , than some real family members . They have also taught me that walks with them are far more important than boring stuff like housework , that who cares if a few dog hairs waft around , dirty pawprints on the kitchen floor are of no consequence
I am a morning person and don't sleep much about 4 hours a night so I get company now in the small hours. Obviously they think I'm crackers and refuse to get out of bed but the support me by snoring.
