OT: I love my pet

[Comeds]

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Odin enjoying his new cave. Xmas present. He seems to have claimed it for himself for now. Indy and Loki just look at it askance.

 

[Comeds]

This is very much like my house

 

[Judge Fudge]

My napping buddy

 

[Hank Kingsley]

My napping buddies, Odin and Indy, having an afternoon nap together.

 

[mattola]

we have been having some really nice weather here in Vancouver in January

 

[mooger_35]

Poodle vs the snow

 

[mattola]

Poodle vs the snow

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Boxers vs svow

 

[dash]

 

[mooger_35]

Don’t mind me. I’m just going to sit here and stare at you.

 

[mattola]

 

[mattola]

 

[Hank Kingsley]

The boys, Loki, Indy and Odin. Wanting the rain to stop.

 

[mooger_35]

It’s a rainy day and these poodles are. It loving their rain coats.

 

[Comeds]

Sometimes your dog can make you feel really good. My wife brought my dog a cheap toy from PetSmart about a week ago and he loves it. Carries it everywhere. Doesn't play much with it lol, just carries it around and makes sure it's near him when he naps. Makes her really feel good about her choice.

 

[mattola]

my wife bought PJs for our 15 year old. I thought here we go... but honestly she wont go to bed without them now. She waits until she wears them and sleeps through the night (she NEVER slept through the night) I think its like a security thing now... but she loves them

 

[mattola]

Spring has sprung

 

[mooger_35]

Last week’s spring break visit to daycare/boarding brought the rain

 

[mattola]

Letter from a dog.

Be cool, always.

“Dear Human,
I see you.

Not just with my eyes but with my whole being. You may not realise it, but every time your heart beats a little faster, I feel it. When your hands tighten ever so slightly on my lead, I sense it. When you breathe differently, I know.

You may smile and say, “It’s fine,” but your scent tells me otherwise. Your muscles betray you. I can feel your energy shifting, and I carry it with me.
You see, I live in a world of sensation. Your voice is only part of what I hear.

I hear the tension beneath it. Your body language speaks louder than words. I watch your posture, your eyes, and the way you hold yourself. I even catch the subtle chemical changes in your scent when you are nervous or afraid. My nose is built for this—I can detect fear and stress hormones in your sweat and skin. And when I do, it shapes how I feel.

When you are anxious, I become uncertain. When you are afraid, I may feel the need to protect or flee. And when you are tense, I wonder if there is danger nearby. Your feelings change the way I experience the world. I’m not trying to be difficult when I pull on the lead or bark at something you can’t see. I’m just reacting to what I feel through you.

I know there have been times when I embarrassed you. Maybe I lunged at another dog, jumped up on a stranger, or barked too much. You held your breath and worried about what others thought. I felt that too. And because I love you, I tried to match your energy—I either got big and bold or small and unsure. Either way, it wasn’t helpful.

But here’s the thing, dear human: I don’t need you to be perfect. I just need you to be calm. When you breathe slower, so do I. When your shoulders relax, I trust that we are safe. When you move with quiet confidence, I follow.

Please, when you are nervous, remember that I don’t need you to control me with strength—I need you to lead me with clarity. When you feel unsure, help me by being steady. I look to you for reassurance, not through words but through the energy you carry.

If you are feeling uncertain, that’s okay. I understand. Just take a moment. Breathe. Stand tall. Move deliberately. Let me see that you are okay, even if you have to fake it at first. With time, I will learn that I don’t need to carry the weight of your worry. You will be my calm. And I will be your calm in return.

With love and loyalty,
Your Dog”

I hope this helps some folks understand a little more about our dogs’ world.

Best wishes,
Allan Ritchie MGoDT ( MPDTI)

 

[Judge Fudge]

It's super Tiya....