A List of Things I Would Never Tell You

by Christy Caplan | February 10, 2016

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Seven Dirty Secrets About My Life With Dogs-

  1. I worry about Bruiser, he’s getting older and we talk about how he feels each morning on our walks. Then I let this go for the rest of the day.

Then I feed him more treats than the other two dogs when we get back.

And then I feel guilty – Every. Single. Time. We have to keep weight off.

  1. I never thought I would live with dogs and my passion for living with dog would literally take over – when I was younger this didn’t cross my mind – even once. I wanted to be an actor.
  1. I never walked my childhood dog(s). It doesn’t make any sense but they didn’t play a large role in my life growing up. My parents are baffled by my *life with dogs*.
  1. My dog Walter chews on blankets. I’m not sure why. He’s a really good boy but sometimes he just has to chew on a blanket – only blankets. I’ve done nothing to address this other than re-direct him to a puzzle toy.
  1. I would like to be a dog trainer (sort of) but I don’t want to take all the courses to become certified. And it’s just easier to go to Nosework…
  1. My dog, Shermie, likes to hump his brother, Walter, when he gets excited. Some of you have witnessed this – I’ve read a hundred books about it. He gets over excited and then well he’s humping Walter… I also re-direct him to a puzzle toy or he goes on a leash.
  1. Sometimes Bruiser our old dog growls at Walter and Shermie and shows a few teeth – So it’s not a happy pack all the time. Sherm has a lot of anxiety and I think we can all feel that and it annoys Bruiser.

 

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  1. MattieDog says:
    February 15, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Ha ha ha ha, #6 is pretty funny, and not abnormal! You have a full and rich life – and so do your pups!

  2. The Daily Pip says:
    February 15, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    This is a really adorable post. I loved it and can relate to several of these items.