If you’ve been around here a bit, you know that I have a special little dog named Dugal. One of the things that I really love about him is some of the things he likes.
His little squeaky ball that he plays with all the time. He will lay for hours on the floor on his back and chew on his squeaky ball.
His nylabone. I really don’t understand how a liver flavored nylabone can be such an addictive little deal. Dugal will lay with it between his paws and chew on it, maneuvering it with his paws to get that perfect bite with his back teeth.
His yard. Oh yeah, I mow it… kill off the weeds that try to take over the fence, but it’s his….snack. From little blades of grass to the dandelions that spring up everywhere, he eats his salad each day, but for some reason he still won’t eat all his food.
The wind. This is the one that really speaks to me. If a nice little breeze comes by, Dugal tilts back his head and lets his ears flop in the wind while standing perfectly still. Earlier today, I took this picture of him doing it with a strong breeze. His little nose sniffs the air as it wafts through his fur, with his ears flagging in the wind while he stands like a little statue of a pup. It’s such a simple pleasure, such a quiet moment when it’s just him and the wind….
I want to be more like that. Recognizing when the wind blows in life, the little smells, the simple joys…. and just stand still with the wind blowing and all else seems to fade away for a time.
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we need such simple reminders, and what better source than man’s best friend?
well said!
Here’s a picture of my girl enjoying a breeze.
http://i32.tinypic.com/5b8wle.jpg
Such a sweet story
Thanks Sheri, This post has really went through the roof. I am probably going to take this one step further and write a book along these lines. We’ll see how it goes.
You and Dugal have brightened my night. Thank you.
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What a lovely refreshing story. It never ceases to amaze me
how such simple little things as a breeze, a squeaky ball, or my boy’s favorite little knobbly football can bring such pleasure to their lives. My 110 lb German Shepherd will straddle our legs then plant himself right on our laps for supreme attention of cuddling, petting and hugging purposes, he’s got such a loving side to him. Way to go Dugal, you just keep on loving life and it’s simple pleasures.
I love feeling the wind sleeping in my bed with the window wide-open, outside enjoying nature or taking a walk etc….
We would understand each other (Dugal and I). He seems enjoying it as I do.
Beautiful picture of your dog.
Thanks Nell, Corinne and Sue. Dugal is quite a lovable little Cocker Spaniel. I’ve also put together a bit of a gallery of pictures of Dugal. You can find these at http://www.decloned.com/daily-dugal
my pup Tucker does the same thing with the wind! i guess can’t call him a pup much anymore, he’s almost three. but that has always been my favorite about him… that and when we play “blanket monster” how his eyes light up when i finally come out from underneath the blanket.
You took an amazing picture, I must say. really captured the moment!!
man, dogs really do make the best friends. the prime example of unconditional love.
Blanket Monster… that sounds like something we’d come up to play with Dugal too..lol What kind of dog is Tucker?