Good Dogs

Baker and Bailey have been especially good, except for the pee, barf and escape. Each event happened just once so, besides that, the dogs have been quieter than normal and, as usual, no great trouble to have around.

Dogs have been good companions for man for thousands of years. They really ask very little of us and they give back so very much. It's sad to think of but they'll even take abuse and still love us. We give our pets human names and that's because their place in the family becomes almost like that of a loved and cherished child.

Baker and Bailey sleep at night in a wire cage but it has a big, cushy pillow inside to make it more comfortable for them. They get special doggy treats once a day that's an added expense for Kim that isn't really necessary...but she loves her doggies.

One winter I bought them little coats so they wouldn't get cold when they went out for walks. I think there are even little boots available for dogs, too. We also buy Xmas presents for our pets because we don't want them to feel left out when everyone else is opening gifts on Xmas morning. LOL!

Pets are a comfort to us because they are always there and regard us as their betters. They don't judge us like people do. We're their pack leader and are accepted by them unconditionally. It's kind of a boost to the ego to get such devotion and admiration without half trying, isn't it?

Dogs have their own personalities, too. Baker thinks you're invading her space but Bailey just loves everyone and will line her tummy up for you to rub your foot on. Baker loves kim but that's the only person I've ever seen her become attached to. Bailey, on the other hand, would trot off with anyone who was nice to her. My dog, Corky (gone but never forgotten) especially loved people dressed in white. Who knows why? Maybe he'd learned that people in white clothing didn't appreciate him and his black fur coming too close and he couldn't stand the rejection so he always pressed himself agains anyone wearing white. Weird dog!

Bailey and Baker went outside for their pee and are now sitting patiently at the door to be let in. They're inside dogs but it's kind of nice out this morning and it's dry on the deck so I'm leaving them there for a while. I can't see it as normal for dogs to prefer being inside to being outside. Corky was like that, too. I'd put him out and he'd come back and lay his head on the step and watch me with begging eyes instead of romping around the great outdoors.

We do love our pets, though, and I think it's mainly because they love us in return. They say you can't buy love but it's readily available in the form of our furry friends. There's one waiting for you at your local SPCA.