There’s no love like dog love. Dogs love in the moment, unconditionally, and with great joy. I have had many dogs in my life or rather they have had me. Purchased dogs, chosen dogs and dogs who chose me have all been members of my pack. We have been to obedience school, dog park, tracking, agility class, the beach, long walks and rides in the car. As a young child I felt connected to animals, primarily dogs, cats and horses; I was attracted to their unconditional love.

I communicate with my animals and they communicate with me, not necessarily with words as they are too smart for that. Dogs do not need words for the important communication. Recently I was reading an article that reminded me that if you want your dog to not bark, then you must first teach him to bark when you ask, so you can then ask him to be quiet when it is necessary. How is that not the same as humans, we spend hours getting babies to make sounds to later tell them to be quiet? Everyday is a great day with a dog.

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