I was walking my dog,
Gracie, the other day. That’s not unusual for a dog owner. But I was also
talking to her while we were walking- maybe also not so unusual for a dog
owner. But talking to my dog got me thinking
about how many (sometimes) silly things do because I have a pet dog. I came up
with a pretty extensive list without even trying! So here it goes…
You know you love your dog
when:
You turn on the heated seat on the passenger
side of your car so the dog won’t be cold when she goes on a ride with you.
Your buy dog toys for your dog to give other dogs
as gifts for Christmas.
You sign your dog’s name,
along with the rest of the family’s names, to cards being mailed.
You leave the radio or TV on
when you’re gone so the dog won’t be lonely.
You say “I’m sorry” to the
dog when you accidentally step on or trip over them.
You find another place to
sit because you don’t want to disturb the dog while she’s sleeping.
Shhhhh... She's sleeping... |
You play ball with the dog,
even when you don’t feel like it.
Guarding the back yard with a stick in her mouth. |
You know when your dog wants
to play ball. My dog squeaks the ball as she pushes it against my leg.
You give your dog chores.
“Watch the house while we’re gone, girl.”
You talk about your husband
to your dog and you refer to him as Daddy. “Daddy will be home soon, girl.”
Gracie Bear. |
You give your dog a middle
name. Our dog got her middle name “Bear” because when she was just a baby pup
she looked like a bear cub. Her coat is still the texture and color I would
imagine a bear cub’s to be.
I’m sure the list could go
on and on.
Cesar Milano, The Dog
Whisperer, says when he dies he wants to come back as an American dog. He says
that only in America are dogs so spoiled. I think that is because of a couple
of things. First, the Industrial Revolution. American dogs don’t really have to work anymore. Farming and
ranching (and really everything) is much more mechanized that ever before. Therefore, farm dogs don’t
have as much work to do. As for city dogs--I’m not sure
if city dogs have ever really had a job other than companionship. Maybe some could have worked as guard dogs, I don't know.
Second, we are a less neighborly nation than we used to be. We live
in such a rush-rush- dog-eat-dog-world (no pun intended). People have so little
time to relax and enjoy themselves. Life can be stressful. Dogs fulfill a need. They’re a source of duty,
comfort, and companionship.
Kisses from Gracie. |
There’s another saying. “Dog
is God spelled backwards.” Maybe so. Both
are compassionate, forgiving, loving, and loyal. Both will lead us from
trouble/temptation if we let them.
And as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. And have a dog. :)
Until next time,
Be Good to Yourself.
~Nadine