Years ago I always wondered why people could not embrace balance in their lives. People referred to themselves as mommy to their dog. I thought those were misguided eccentric people. I always said I would realize the balance and make sure I kept it all in check. My dog was my dog my kid was my kid I was not my dog‘s mom. I said owner or guardian. I still like guardian but owner sounds a little detached for my taste.I didn’t give her as much as I should have or even knew about. I didn’t know how to return the love she gave to me. I didn’t know how to be her best friend. Do not get me wrong I didn’t abuse her or mistreat her I just didn’t know a whole lot. I did the best I could. One of my favorite sayings is when we know better we can do better. I had a lot of boundaries no dogs in beds no dogs on furniture no people food no this know that there were a lot of rules and regulations. I felt like that made me a good dog owner. Do not get me wrong I still believe in boundaries. Boundaries are important for any relationship. The thing is, I think I was detached. Emotionally from her. In 2010 I became a three dog home. Sadly I was still very detached.I remember thinking one day when was the last time I cuddled my dog or pet my dog. I felt bad but I think my dogs got used to that so then they sort of were a little more detached for me. They were very odd. They were great dogs but I just didn’t give them as much as I should have. Thankfully I got my act together before those particular dogs passed on.
Through years of research experience and just learning about life I’ve become a better dog owner. I’m very attached to my dogs and they are very attached to me.Ironic. The person who once could not remember the last time she pet her dog now has been told I give my dogs too much attention. The veterinarian said that’s a great problem to have. He’d rather see me do that then miss treat them.
I think about their personalities and they add so much joy and happiness to my life. Yes I still have boundaries regulations and guidelines. And sometimes I don’t stick to my guns on things because they’re so cute. Yet I do feel that when you embrace the Dog lifestyle truly embrace it it’s a deal changer. You can’t remain detached or distant from your dogs and have a functional relationship.
Whether you consider yourself a dog mom, dog owner, or dog guardian or maybe something else. It doesn’t matter. It matters how you treat your dogs and how you make their quality of life great. I sometimes refer to myself as aSometimes people say people that are obsessive with dogs are just dog crazy. Well whatever it may be as long as you’re doing your best, learning, growing and your dogs are healthy and happy that’s all the difference. Whether it’s dog mom, dog owner, human owned by dogs or some thing else. Whatever it means to you, and stands for in your life should equal to your dogs living their best life.Sometimes people say people that are obsessive with dogs are just dog crazy. Well whatever it may be as long as you’re doing your best, learning, growing and your dogs are healthy and happy that’s all the difference. Whether it’s dog mom, dog owner, human owned by dogs or some thing else. Whatever it means to you, and stands for in your life should equal to your dogs living their best life.
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