Dog Lover

Dog Lover

Dog lover definitely describes me. Dogs have been part of my family for much of my life. I have been a dog “sister”, “mother” and friend. Each canine family member and friend has possessed distinctive traits that provided entertainment and ample companionship. These moments were not only delightful, but often disclosed exceptional love, devotion and life lessons. My life story would not be complete without these allies and their teachings about love, conduct and respect. I am currently a mother to a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel who rarely lets me out of his sight. His devotion is so deep and our bond so strong that I feel we often communicate just by eye contact. Forbes came to me when he was 8 months old. He was not house-broken or leash trained. If you put him on a leash, he would splay his legs like he was a mop. I had to drag him like this until he got the idea. I took him with me everywhere around the house. I taught him to wait for a command to eat, to use his crate and to go up and down the stairs. He was enrolled in obedience and I found with the right approach, he learned very easily. Later he went to advanced training and became a Canine Good Citizen. He never had to be trained in cuddling. A natural, he would rest his head on my chest when I watched TV. We travel together as much as possible. He’s been sailing, flying, biking and of course in an automobile. He uses a doggy door and watches me as I back out of the garage with a look like, "you’re really going to leave me?" And he’s always waiting for me when I arrive home. He is loved in the neighborhood and plays well with “Rice,” the neighbor dog.  Now I have young Adele.  She is full of energy and loves to steal socks. She has learned sit, stay, down and leave it. Leash training is still a process though. Follow me as I continue to learn and grow by interacting with these wonderful dogs.