Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Daisy

My friend saw that her Father in Law was getting up there in age and needed a companion. So she and her husband purchased for him an Old English Sheepdog puppy who, of course, became his daughter, Daisy.

That dog was a sight during the winter in New York! She would race to the top of a piled up "snow hill," sit, then slide down on her rear. I certainly would have loved to see that.

Daisy was a fine example of the Old English Sheepdog breed, sired by the canine star of "Please Don't Eat The Daisies." She later mated with a Grand U.S. and Grand Bahamian Champion who had sired many champions. What an awesome litter that was!

I'll tell you about the pups some other day. My friend has a thick "puppy album" of just the first six weeks of the litter's life.

My Mother often tells me that the film, "Please Don't Eat The Daisies," is hilarious. I suppose I should see it in honor of Daisy. She was a character!

Rena Murray
DogWhisperWoman

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Saturday, September 29, 2007

Nothing In Life Is Free?

Nothing in life is free...is that mean? Unfair? Asking too much?

In truth, no it is not. Not even for puppies.

Pups compete for milk right from the start. The one who fights the hardest gets the most. So the understanding of having to work for what you get is already in them.

The only free part is that fact that the mother provides the milk. The pups conk out after eating, because they spent all that time working for it!

The pups have to focus and push hard for the milk. This works both the body and the mind, taking away excess energy.

Likewise, your dog should begin his day with focused, concentrated work... 30-45 minutes, depending on your dog's needs. Swimming, running, bike riding, treadmill, walking, wearing a backpack, pulling a cart, roller-blading, running beside a golf cart... These are all healthy ways to provide your dog's needs.

Exercised dogs live longer, and they are much less prone to destructive dog behaviors, jumping, and other annoying bad dog behaviors that drive people nuts.

Please remember, if you love your dog, you will treat him like a Dog.

Rena Murray
DogWhisperWoman

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