Heart Like a Dog

The Good, the Bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs!

Chief Inspector Stone, At Your Service

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from having a pure bred Labrador, it’s this.

They are ALWAYS on the hunt for food.

If Labrador Retrievers had a club, Delilah would be one of the top candidates to be their spokesdog.

Paws down.

She knows every spot in the house, where food might reside. Anytime someone eats something, she’s right there to make sure not a crumb gets left.

Nothing goes on in the kitchen, without her supervision, AND when you’ve finished what you’re doing, she will inspect the kitchen and clean up any mess you might have made.

She’s so thorough, she licks the floor and the cabinets. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said, “Stop licking the floor!”

There are times when it can be terribly frustrating, and then there are times when you walk in and see this….

And you can’t help but laugh. It also makes me think, if I wanted to keep her busy…all I’d have to do is smear something on the door of the cabinets.

You make me smile (or laugh,) the sweet, funny, loving things my dogs do that bring a smile to my face, or a laugh to my lips.

What did your pet do that made you smile or laugh this week?

Age Brings Challenges

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Living with a dog who is slowly losing her sight has its challenges.

Hubby and I have always suspected Delilah didn’t see well, but since being diagnosed with Endothelial Decompensation, we’ve noticed even more of a decrease in sight. We suspect it is the main reason she tends to take fingers along with treats.

It’s so sad to me when I see her staring blankly, but intently at the wrong spot. But even with my sadness, I can still find humor in certain situations.

I’ve said it many times, some of the funniest things my dogs do, happen when there is no camera around. Like one night last week.

Most of Delilah’s night walks are still in the dark. I do bring a strong light, but I find it easier for me to adjust eyes to the dark, and easier for Delilah when the light isn’t shining in her eyes. I use the light when a car is heading our way, or for when she stops to poop.

This particular night she decided to stop near a fence. It was what I believe is called a rail fence. There are wooden posts in the ground, and then two wooden posts about two to three feet apart, that insert into the posts forming a type of fence.

As I said, Delilah was very close to the fence, and I was just standing there with my light on, waiting for her to finish (she’s also a ‘kicker’ and she’s hit me with grass or dirt on more than one occasion, so it’s just best to wait until she’s done.)  When she finished, she turned to her right, (instead of her left) and whacked her head on the fence, and then stepped in her own poop.

Like you’ve never misjudged distance!! Give me a break, Mama!

 

 

I related the story to Hubby and we got a good chuckle  out of it, because really, what else can you do?

You make me laugh (or smile), the sweet, funny, loving things my dogs do that make me laugh or smile.

What did your pet do to make you smile or laugh this past week?

HamBone

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When crazy, out-of-control Delilah first came to us, we had hopes that some of Sampson’s manners and habits would wear off on her.

Years went by, and Delilah learned to trust us more, and gained a bit more self-control, and slowly, we began to see some of Sampson’s traits.

The one that stands out the most to me, is something I call HamBone.

Without a doubt, Sampson is a HamBone. The times when it’s most apparent is when we come home from work. That’s the time when he’s SO happy to see us, and when his smile really comes out.

Give me some attention, now!

Both Hubby and I make it a point to acknowledge Sampson first, and then he usually gets some loving. If for some reason that doesn’t happen, that’s when the feet go up in the air and the smile comes out.

Delilah’s taken to lying on her back and wiggling her body about, waiting for us to love on her. Friday night when Hubby got home, Delilah pulled out all the stops.

First she grabbed a toy and carried it in her mouth to her Daddy. Of course, he gave her a little bit of attention, then he went and laid on the floor with Sampson.

Delilah wiggled around on the floor on her back. Then she came over and nudged the back of Hubby’s neck with her nose. She got a toy and pranced about trying to get Daddy’s attention.

Finally the Daddy sat down and little Delilah was happy at last. She climbed up on his lap, and stretched right out, HamBoning like there was no tomorrow.

She had her head hanging off the arm of the couch at one point.

I said, “What a HamBone!”

Hubby and I just laughed, what else can you do?

What did your pet do that made you laugh this week?

You make me laugh, or smile. The sweet, funny, loving things dogs do that make us laugh or smile.

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