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GREAT EXPECTATIONS
So, you’ve got a new puppy, and you may have experienced the feeling of being overwhelmed with the new responsibilities and demands on your life. Here’s an article that lets you know you are not alone.
Great Expectations
by Gillian Ridgeway, January 13, 2010, Dog Star Daily
You think you are alone. Everyone else sees your new little bundle of fluff as fun and exciting. As the neighbors ooh and aah in delight over Oscar’s antics, you heart starts to sink. What have you done? How did you ever think that getting this puppy would add delight to your life?
It all starts with an image. The image that we focus in our heads is one of the loyal, faithful companion. The companion that is willing to dole out unconditional love to us after a hard day at the office. We visualize ourselves tossing a stick on a beach just as the sunset is approaching. We visualize ourselves sipping coffee at an outdoor café with our dogs patiently waiting at our sides and we visualize just how cool this dog will be as he lopes around the dog park, with only eyes for you.
And your journey begins. You start to look for the breed of dog you think will suit your lifestyle. You search for breeders and you comb the local pound in search of the ideal dog. You decide on a set of criteria and you are determined to stick to it. After all, if you stick to your criteria, the outcome should be great. You hunt around for information at every place you stop. The other dog owners are thrilled for you and more than happy to give out the name of their Veterinarian and trainer and your sense of elation gets even higher. You are prepared, so this venture should be perfect.
Read the rest of Gillian’s article.
It is true that dogs can be a good companion to lonely people. Especially dogs, which are lovable & loyal to masters make a good relationship with the owner. It brings whatever it wants, guards the house, understands our feelings. There are so many people who have dogs their best friends too.
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@ January 27th, 2010 at 00:10