Dogs are Angels in Disguise

I have a confession to make. You know how we tend to love our dogs best and reserve that place in our heart for only OUR dogs? Well...

My favorite man ever, has a daughter that HAD to have a Pomeranian puppy...just HAD to have it. And yes, I've ended up doing most of the day to day stuff which does not always groove in with my own doggie duties... And Jack is a pain in the patootie at times as he is insistent and demanding when he wants your attention...

But to watch Jack with my favorite man in the world, and watching D's eyes light up with delight when that little puffball of energy jumps in his lap or dances at his feet...well it's all worth it. Jack has come along at a time when D's needed extra support and love that only a dog can give ALL the time.

So Chewie and Miles will have to accept and make a little bit of room in my heart for this little Pom Puppy that has come into my life... He is an angel in disguise.

So, don't be so quick (like me) to discount the people and other beings that come into our lives... They appear for a reason...and many are those angels we need and don't even know it!

Janus

I LovePetz and am a Pet Junkie!!

Our Dogs are Our Coaches…Three Tips to Conquer Craziness!

Sitting along Atlantic Ave – amongst the other locals having their morning coffee, I had to chuckle at the sight of a perfectly outfitted lady and her perfectly poofed little toy dog. Both strut by in their matching attire - the lady with her little pink sandals and the pup with her pink harness and leash. It reminded me of the old saying about dogs looking like their masters and mistresses. Those two together made me realize that our dogs reflect more than just our taste in companions – our dogs reflect ourselves – our inner selves.

Ever witness the struggling dog handler straining to gain control of her lunging, yelping Poodle?

Ever stroll down the street and see a perfectly contented Lab lying outside a shop door, -minding his own business- while patiently waiting for his mistress inside?

Ever try to out-yell a hysterical Pomeranian?

Ever watch Animal Planet and marvel at a dog trainer taking the same terrorizing Terrier from his owner, only to have him settle right down and act like an angel?

Magic? No...

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Sometimes You Just Gotta Do What You Gotta Do...

So Chewie is back home and we (Miles, Jack, Chewie and I) are all adjusting to the new rules.
Rule #1 - Feeding is twice a day, all dogs in separate places and eat or don't but bowls will be removed.
#2 - No treats - at least not around Chewie.
#3- Chewie is given her meds before the rest can eat (assume that takes away some of the medicine after taste?)

We have all had to adjust - the dogs can't eat whenever and since the food isn't just left out...they can't just nag and fight whenever (over their food rights.) I have had to adjust to make sure I time my schedule to work with the dosing and feeding. I have to admit, I really don't love having to do this..but I know I must to make Chewie healthy again. Kind of reminds me of having to eat my veggies with Mom rules or maybe make the phone calls or do the paperwork with Career Rules.

What rules would you just as soon not deal with? How do you make yourself do what you need to? Please feel free to share!