Learn From Your Dog

            These past few days have been extremely hot and unbearably humid.  Just imagine if I think the humidity is killing me, than how two Australian Shepherds covered in thick coats of fur feel! And I am sure Buddy and Magic are not the only furry friends suffering during the hottest days of the year. Magic takes a swim.                 Usually on hot days we try to keep the dogs inside. The two fight over who gets to lie on top of the air vent, but being stuck inside doesn’t expend their boundless energy, which can lead to torn up pillows and a chewed shoe. Other times, we can get away with substituting treats with ice cubes or sticking a ton of ice cubes in their water bowl outside. If we tried this inside we’d end up with a swimming pool after Magic and Buddy have knocked over the bowl trying to get at the ice!         For those of you with access to a dog friendly pool, swimming can be a fun activity for you and your dog. Last summer, one of the community pools in my

Hi Everyone! Thanks for welcoming me into the blogosphere! I have been working on all kinds of fun entries to post in the near future. But now I am curious to read some of your feedback. I’d really like to know what you think of the title, Learn From Your Dog, and the rationale behind the title? In case you need a refresher, the inspiration behind the name of Learn from Your Dog comes from observing all of the wonderful attributes of dogs. Everyday dog owners are determined to teach their pets to sit, stay, or roll over. And while you might not want muddy paw prints all over your clothes, couldn’t you stand to learn something from your dog’s energetic hello? Wouldn’t it be nice to be that honestly excited about something? A dog is the epitome of loyalty, dedication, integrity, selflessness, patience and unconditional love– traits most humans could use some work on.         Can’t wait to read your thoughts! 

So excited! I am entering the blogosphere! As you can see from the picture I am an avid dog lover! The two furry friends shown are Magic and Buddy - Buddy was a little afraid of the vacuum - and they are both  Australian   Shepherds . Magic is about eleven years old and Buddy is nine, although you would never guess it by how they chase squirrels! The inspiration behind the name of Learn from Your Dog blog comes from observing all of the wonderful attributes of dogs. Everyday dog owners are determined to teach their pets to sit, stay, or roll over. And while you might not want muddy paw prints all over your clothes, couldn’t you stand to learn something from your dog’s energetic hello? Wouldn’t it be nice to be that honestly excited about something? A dog is the epitome of loyalty, kindness, and friendship – traits most humans could use some work on. So why not learn from your dog instead of trying to tame the characteristics that make them so wonderful? The Learn From Your Dog blo