Bark About Your Dog, Or Listen While I Do!
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Where's the Woof?
Nothing pulls my heartstrings like pets. Or, kids. Ok, friends, and maybe anything chocolate. I'm an easy bribe. Gentle words, warm hugs, oh yes, and flattery. Who doesn't love that? Even my dog loves that. Coo at him, and he's putty in your hands; a cold nose in your face, and a snuggle in your lap. What a sweet way to end hectic days.
Dogs, when they love you, and they so easily do, they give their all. In return for a really stinky dog treat, they will perform tricks, and put up with our baby talk. They are very careful not to roll their eyes when we coo and chatter that special "I love you" woofies.
If we're sad, they know it and eagerly rush to our side with a wag and a slobbery toy they just know will soothe us, once we get the hang of chewing on it.
Well, why not? It works for them. My Buddy has a now gooey toy puppy named "Deedle Doo." Cute name but I didn't do it. I found it in the "I don't remember where" store in the baby or dog toy aisle. I bought two, as they were so cute, and wisely put one up for later. This special toy has become very annoying, especially since even the second one has worn to a nub. The doggy shape stuffed Deedler also sang a song when squeezed and it didn't take long for Buddy to find the spot. Soon, he would grab it and run all through the house, keeping rhythm with "Deedlie Dee Deedlie Doo" being sung in his mouth. The song lasts exactly 2 minutes and 3 seconds. Unless he squeezes it again, and he learned to squeeze it enough times so that the song never quit.
At four in the morning, all who dwell in the house of Bud, live soley to hear Deedle Doo Sing Deedlie Dee. Buddy is very entertaining and is no respector of company. He cares not if you are the Governor of Alaska, or just an average Senator "Joe", he performs for one and all. Had we known that our initial cheers of "Go get Deedle Doo" would be so well received, we might have drowned the stuffed pup.
Tho' ragged and worn, it manages to twitter out a feeble "deedlie" when squeezed hopefully by the master dog, Buddy.
I could get aggravated were it not for the fact that we are so obviously the center of the little darling dog's universe. And, shush with the dog word, we haven't told him he is one, and don't plan on it. He sleeps with me, and I'm not sleeping with "a dog."
More barks about your dog stories, here. Please register and bark about yours.
Buddy and I want to hear all about it, but my dog is better than your dog.
Bark About Your Dog, Or Listen While I Do! in the News
- Top 10 holiday gifts for pets and their ownersWTSP-TV Tampa11 hours ago
This Black Friday past, I wrote about presents we tend to give pets. In response, I received a pile of personal e-mails describing your favorite finds for this holiday season.
- Pets reported stolenThe Augusta Chronicle12 hours ago
Two homeowners had their pets stolen while they were away this weekend.
- Pets prance through Gaslamp Quarter with holiday cheerFOX 5 San Diego12 hours ago
People and pets pranced their way down the streets in the Gaslamp Quarter Sunday to celebrate the 2nd annual``Holiday Pet Parade.''
- Warm up those pets -- kittens cant wear mittensThe Press-Enterprise23 hours ago
As the temperature drops we can pull out the scarves and mittens but our furry friends can't do much -- except to depend on us to watch out for them. Pets can definitely feel the effects of the cold and wet weather. We've got some good tips on our blog from the SPCA on how to help your pet stay warm and healthy.
- PETS, AGED TO PURRFECTION: Adopt this holiday seasonPort Clinton News Herald15 hours ago
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP -- Some older pets have been waiting for a home for the holidays for a very long time. At the Humane Society of Ottawa County, president Lisa Ramirez said the fees for adoptions have been lowered in hopes of finding homes for more pets.
- Pets pose with SantaJournal & Courier18 hours ago
More than 50 people and their pets filled the Almost Home Humane Society on Sunday afternoon for the organization's annual Holiday Open House.
- Poor pets may get a paw upThe Register-Guard20 hours ago
The hubbub of Pro-Bone-O’s crowded, twice-monthly free veterinary clinic provided a compelling backdrop to a groundbreaking celebration Sunday for what advocates hope will become the area’s — and possibly Oregon’s — first full-time, full-service medical clinic for pets whose owners are homeless or living in poverty. Planned for a small, …
- Shoppers are scrambling for holiday's hottest toy: Zhu Zhu PetsThe Patriot-News24 hours ago
AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file Zhu Zhu Pets, which retail for $8, are this year's bona fide must-have toy, following in the footsteps of past crazes for Tickle Me Elmo and Cabbage Patch Kids.
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Hi PenmanZee...our kids gave us the 4 week old puppy when they left home...so he's our empty nester...which saved my aching heart, as I've always had a houseful of someones to love. Now, he gets all the attention, shared only by the hubbie and cat. He shares, but begrudgingly. LOL thanks always for reading and commenting...!! =))
I've not had a dog since I left home nearly thirty years ago, but I remember how we all adored our old black labrador, Kim. He was surely the cleverest, smartest dog that ever walked the earth. He was a talented escapologist, and could open doors and windows. He was also very randy, and no local bitch was safe when he did get out. There were an awful lot of cross-breeds locally that had a look of Kim about them!
Dogs are such loyal, loving companions, aren't they!
Dogs are the best pet ever, unconditional love and loyalty. I break my heart everytime I lose one. At the moment I have 3 cats, but as soon as we get our own place a dog is top of my priority list, (we aren't allowed dogs here). All the ones I have owned I remember vividly, the black Labrador cross who fell into a tub of yellow paint as a puppy, and we chose her because there was one single speck of paint left on her ear, the Shelties who were so devoted, one of them completely butch, and the other completely gay with no testicles, the Lurcher I had that was an ex-gypsy dog that refused to hunt rabbits, so they shot her, starved her, tried to skin her alive, before throwing her over the wall of a local greyhound racing kennels (which resulted in her front leg having to be plated due to the severity of the break) and from where she found her way to K9 Rescue, the Cairn cross terrier I got from the R.S.P.C.A. that had been dumped, and yet ended up with the best personality and character, the Doberman I had who opened doors for the aforementioned terrier and knocked your hand off the mouse using his nose if you were on the computer and ignoring him, the Greyhound who my Mum still has to this day who is elderly, gentle, loyal and devoted yet probably doesn't have many months to go. I loved and love them all.
Hi Amanda, I was so hurt about life in general..when the empty nest time hit...I shielded it well, but I was in pain. I did not want this dog or anything to love....but love him I did and immediately. I knew I would and was so afraid then, you know how silly us women can get over our heart pain. Anyway, he kept my heart going...=)) such a sweet animal, like an eternal child really!
Aww Misty, you are an angel for taking care of these precious little creatures. We should be ashamed....what we do on this earth. I did the same thing with kids...taking in all the injured...and would have done more but I wore out. I cannot tolerate any pain on purpose done to an animal...oh my!! it kills me to think about it.. bless you for going out there to make a difference. I know you are!! God Bless you and all your work for the sake of animals. =))
Thanks Marisue, nothing is too much trouble for an animal in my book :)
I'm very protective of mine. We have alligators here, and they really go after dogs, so we keep ours on a tight leash unless we know it's safe. My dog is a member of my family...he brings so much joy to us...glad to meet another animal lover!! =))
Always had dogs when I was a kind. Loved them most of the time... was annoyed by them some of the time. Kind of like people.
Anyway, our youngest son is allergic to all pets. And they oh so want a dog. It's our family's wish to have one someday... we'll see if he outgrows the allergy.
What's not to love about dogs!
My dog is an Australian Mix. She is a bit over 13 years old. At medium to large size she is getting up their in years. She's just about lost her hearing completely or is she just ignoring me when I call her in? We got her at the shelter when she was a puppy when we first brought our house - so she's part of the history of our lives.
Your Hub hit hard today. We found out our 9 year old schnautzer Herschel- named after the astronomer- has canine lymphoma. He has been such a dear and my husband's best bud. Jack says Herschel is the only one in the house who is always delighted to see him when he comes home. Evidently all of Herschel's lymph nodes are affected and he is on an intense regimen of steroids for twenty days, then we go to every other day. I love our vet. He actually comes to our home. He's James Herriott reincarnated. When our kitten broke her leg, he picked her up on Christmas Eve day and took her downtown to a surgeon who kept the cost to a minimum. I have complete confidence in his assessment. I am just very very sad when it comes to dog tales at the moment. :(
Hi Storytellersrus! your story makes me cry. We get so attached to these animals, they become our pals for sure. I didn't want to get attached but only because I know how much it's going to hurt when something happens. I am so totally at this dog's mercy, he stole my heart.
He's so fun, loves to get up on the weekends and go for rides...he runs for his leash and brings it to you with a request on his face, and then carries the leash downstairs, leading himself to the door so funny...
I'm sooo sorry for your struggle to keep your beloved dog healthy - I hope it goes into remission!! I know just how you feel =(
Hi karen!! She is probably losing some hearing...my dad had two dogs who as they got older, one lost her hearing the other her eyesight, in their little case, the deaf led the blind. It was endeariing and sad...these little animals are sure heart stealers. =))
Hi Rob, I hope you can get that pet one day for them....animals and kids just go together don't they! I've had them all my life, and I do believe pets make us a gentler person. =)) thanks always for commentiing, and reading....all of you are great!!
Rob, Poodles and Labradoodles are okay for people with allergies as they don't shed their hair, so you may be able to get him a dog after all. :)
I miss my dog lady and how her bark was more like a howl since she was a Siberian Husky. My sister used to howl along with her, which was so funny.
Hi Marisue,
Very nice hub. As all animal lovers, I've loved each and every pet I ever had. My very first dog was when I was 5 years old, a collie that I named Timmy. He would walk me to school, wait till I came out, then walk me home. I used to play with him all the time and sing songs to him. My parents kept him in our yard, and he had a doghouse. I guess back then having dogs in the house wasn't the way to go? Anyway, one day I woke up and he was gone. I was heartbroken. Apparently, he had gotten a skin condition, and the pound told my parents he had to be put to sleep. My mom found out years later that that didn't have to happen. He had mange, which was curable. As the years passed, my mom acquired a cat. He was a big ole tom. He had complete reign of our basement, which was great since back then it had dirt floors and the mice would get in.
One late night my mom and I were watching a Frankenstein movie, curled up nice and comfy on our couch munching away on black licorice. All of a sudden we heard a thump, thump, thump. We got up to investigate. Mom opened the cellar door and we heard one meow. She turned the light on and there at the bottom of the stairs was our beloved cat, dead. We never found out why, my guess is that he was either very old, or sick with something that we weren't aware of. Back in those days the animals didn't go to a vet for well check-ups. He was just a stray we had adopted.
Thanks for sharing your love of all living things.
Hi Trish!! Animals touch our life in such deep ways. They are helpless at times, always loyal if they are well treated. I understand about not taking the animals to the vet, on the farm, my uncle just shot them. However, he was very careful to make sure there seemed no other choice. He hated any animal to suffer. He had a dog that would round up the cows, and responded to different grunts that my uncle would make for him. they were pals. He mainly viewed animals as workers to perform a duty, yet he was respectful of them and often laughed at something they did.
I love animals and people who love animals. =))
Hi sweetie pie, pets are such a beautiful part of our daily living. Miles of smiles....and yes some trouble too!! =))
Hi Misty!, I remember that about those dogs, now that you mention it. =)) always a way to get a pet. It's very important to teach kids not to tantalize or aggravate them as well. We had many foster kids who were mean to our animals, we had to keep them separate and supervised all contact. Not easy!!
Hey Marisue,
There was also a time when my hubby thought we should look into getting a farm, but after much thought, decided against it as he said I would name each and every one of them and would make them our pets. He said we'd starve.
He was right :)
I agree!! One time Lynn and I had a 5 acre funny farm, and we bought two pigs. One for fun and one for food. He fed the one to butcher sweet corn and special feed about 30 - 45 days before "the day."
I cried and cried and had to be coaxed to eat the "ham." It was very tender and delicious, I'm sorry to say. I still tell him when we go back to Okla, the chickens are for me to feed and gather eggs, we will not kill them to eat unless we are hungry. LOL I'm not a good farmer's wife. Hey that sounds like a new hub!! LOL
That does sound like a new hub. Hi, Mariesue! It's a pleasure to be on a "dog lovers" page for a change. I feel so....at home! I haven't replaced my last two dogs. One died unexpectantly and the other had to be put down (so old he couldn't walk). I waited about a year longer than I should have but I just wasn't ready to let him go yet. You know? Anyway, they both passed within about a month of each other and I didn't feel like I could go through that again. Maybe some day.
Hi Marisue,
Notwithstanding my tongue-in-cheek ravings about being rabidly (no pun intended) pro-cat, I love ALL animals ...and people who love animals. I believe animals can tell when we're on their side. Your hub made my heart warm (not heart worm -- as I originally typed. Oops!). Thanks!
Hi Mighty Mom!! I so agree, all my life I've had a pet of one kind or another. To respect all living things is heart-warming - I do feel sorry for people who don't care much for pets...I respect it, but don't understand it much. However, I too, have had times I've had to take a break, when you're so hurt by losing one for awhile.
thanks for your kind words!! =))
My Doctor recommended I get a dog for inside the house. Until last year, we only had outside dogs. We got down to 5, at one time we had 12. He thought it would help me with my sinues and my heart trouble to get one to live in the house with us but there was a short list of dogs he would recommend. We got a YorkiePoo. She was the perfect fit for our family. She truned a year old June 4. We can't remember what we did without her. She doesn't shed at all. She's quiet and sweet and playful, yet is also a lap dog. My sinuses and heart problems have both gotten better. I thought he was crazy for prescribing a dog as a medicine, but he was so right! I don't know how it works, but it does. When I asked him what he was smoking he told me to get a dog, he told me that there are many many things in this world that God gives us to help us in different ways. That all of them don't come in a bottle with a child-proof cap. She's a wonderful little siter. For anyone who needs help with sinuses problems and things like that, you could ask your doctor and see if that might help you. I don't have to buy sinus meds anymore. They are a great medicine
Hi Christoph... I understand!! I'm glad you felt at home on my hub, come back anytime =)) Losing a pet you love is so painful. I hope you heal soon. Here's what I told myself when losing kids in foster care, often back to the same situation that brought them INTO foster care...."I did what I could, I made a difference for awhile; there is another who needs me....ever onward."
I understand your pain....I'm glad you loved two wonderful animals who needed you. =))
How sweet! Thanks!
Hi allshookup!! Wow, that's wonderful! I know that there are programs that bring animals to elderly people in care, special needs kids, handicapped people, etc. It's wonderful that you got help for heart problems and sinuses!! I hope others will check into that to see if it will help them. I know ADD and ADHD kids and handicapped children and adults benefit with horse programs, isn't it a miracle to have such connections with the animal kingdom!!
Christoph, I can indentify with what you went through, as my late Husband had to have both of his German Shepherd Dogs put down on the same day, Mother and Daughter. It devastated him, but the Mother had numerous ailments, and the daughter was old too and had different serious problems. Imagine starting the day with two big dogs in the house, and coming home to an empty house!
It is amazing what dogs (and cats) can do to heal, and it is proven that giving them affection such as stroking or patting, can reduce your blood pressure.
Hi misty, thanks for adding that - it is amazing what animals can do - we are all so connected! They do keep us "gentler" people...teaching love.
I'm listening marisue...go ahead an bark! LOL
Hi dottie, Woof Woof, and more Woof!! LOL I doooo love the little thing, but we put him on a diet today. No more whiskey sours.
TEASING. he is actually gaining a bit too much and it's easier to lose 2 lbs instead of 10 for him. for me too by the way. Come to think of it, guess I'll go on the diet with him. Hate for him to be lonely.
Sounds like a good plan marisue! I'd join you and Buddy if I hadn't just lost my extra weight and quit the butts but I'll take you up on a whiskey sour!
Congratulations on both ! It's a huge leap of success when we can make moves towards good health and I've sure had my struggles over the years - too much work, not enough exercise, too much stress....all led me to gain and gain during the 80's. Come to find out my thyroid quit working and that really didn't help. I lost it all in the 90's and have bounced back and forth since then. Never smoked but I sure loved the couch on my moments off and the snacks. LOL not to mention potatoes and gravy haahha
I am much better about the food now, didn't progress much on the over working...still on that addiction. plus writing way into the night instead of sleeping ha
i miss having a dog! Dogs are all about, "gosh, it's so good to see you, I'm so glad you're home!" I have a cute cat, but cats are more about, "you're home, finally, and where's my food? Who's that you've brought with you and what are they doing in my house??!!"
This is the first time in my life that I haven't had a pooch in the house. We travel so much that we decided that, until we become home-bodies again, it's not fair to have another dog in our family. The cat, Sammie, doesn't care so much when we're gone as long as the house-sitter pays attention!
Madison
Hi Madison!! Dogs(pets) are a responsibility. We are so busy that it was another reason I didn't want a dog, so I can relate. He IS a lot of trouble....the little booger. ha My cat is very social, though addicted to me, she loves anyone who walks in the door, very rare if she doesn't like someone. I really pay attention to her Judgement. Animals are so keen about that. =)) thanks for reading and commenting and hope you can get a pooch soon! =))
I have three dogs, A blue and red heeler (cow dog) a english pointer, and a chihuahua. Crazy combination. Heeler is my husbands companion, I won't say that he is her owner or that we own any of them, they are our companions. The pointer is my middle daughters compaion and the chihuahua is my companion. The fit so well into our family and their personalities reflect that of their companion. The heeler is always caring and protective. the pointer is a big klutz, like my daughter who ha actually slammed her ear in the refrigerator, and the chihuahua is like me, I call it being spicy with our latina heritage. She is all bark and no bite. I love them and wouldn't know what to do without them.
I was gonna say why I'm not a dog person here (its sad not mean, I swear), but I realized as I started to type, its probably better long-version and I'll write a hub. This is a very sweet story and frankly, more proof of the goodness you just radiate hub after hub, Marisue. After a day battling trolls, I needed a dip into Lake Sweet and you never, ever fail to be otherwise. One hub of yours and the nastiness just washed away. You rule.
Aww, Shadesbreath, your comments affected me deeply. I really needed that today! Thank you for reflecting me in that way.
Much of my life has resulted in my walking in the pain lane of trying to work with abused kids and hurting families. It's so meaningful for you to validate what I've worked on, trying to create something for the "core" of my life...it's more than I find words to describe.
Me, at a loss of words, go figure....=)) Very good to know that I have not lost you as a fan. Thanks again for the sweet evaluation, and always good to see you.
Hi Gwendy, I agree, they are members of the family, I fear the day that something happens to our Buddy. He has the cutest habit of piling his toys up on my side of the bed, when I come to bed, every night, there's his little stack of joy, as if to say, "here's my present to you, mom, don't ya love the slobbery things??" We enjoy and laugh over him as if he were a child, he enjoys that power and plays to it. He's the boss. =)) I share your love of them.
LOL "lost me as a fan." As if. You'll have to scrape me off when you grow weary of me, heh. And, for what it's worth, thanks for the hub idea.
Thank you!! =)) I'll get the Kleenex out for your hub...you said it was going to be sad...that means you'll rip my heart out. Be gentle with us animal lovers....ok? =)
I got my chocolab/pointer mix for a running companion but it's amazing how much of an emotional bond I got with her. She's da bomb! Thanks for a great hub!
Hi hot dorkage....I'm thrilled so many people around here are lovers of pets and animals. They "perk" up our lives so much! thanks for adding your "bark!" =))
Hi Marisuewrites... I enjoyed thoroughly reading this hub and the pictures are awesome .
Hi Starcatchinfo, thanks for stopping by and come back soon!! You can read more about the dog at http://barkaboutyourdog.com
you might also enjoy http://fiftywishesnow.com
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mariesuewrites,
I must say that I read this article because of the one that SweetiePie just recently published about four of her favorite hubbers. She was right about this article. I will have to watch more closely at your new publications and try to read more of them. It is hard when there are so many fans, friends and great information on HubPages. Thanks for sharing this hub, and Thank You to SweetiePie for making me pay attention. C.S. Alexis
Hi C.S. wasn't that nice of SWPie to do that!! I was so honored!! Thanks for your kind words and just read read read as much as you please!!! =)) If you love your pet, please go to barkaboutyourdog.com and bark all you want!
It's the woofer's delight. =)) thanks for reading and I understand, I try to get around and read more all the time; but time is a scarce commodity and there are so many wonderful writer's here! =))
Two of my favorite dogs belonged to a neighbor in Soldotna. He owned "The Houdini Sisters"--two female huskies who managed to escape from every single enclosure he ever developed for them. Great hub!
Hi Minnow, pets add so much to our lives, humor, love, energy, hope.
The Houdini sisters sound wonderfully spirited. I love the name!!! 2cute. thanks for reading and come back soon!! =))
how do baby dogs bark without their mothers
=)) our's think's I'm his mother, and he talks, rather than barks. I bark about him!! He's trained me well. =))
We hav 4 pooches, 3 bassets, and a toy fox terrier. 1 Solomon island Eclectus parrot, one Sun Conure and a parakeet. Oh, and a patio pond of fishes the wife enjoys too along with two cats that I don't get along with. haha
Love my dogs tho and Jado the parrot is a real lover and so funny. He kisses too and just loves women. He bites only me. hehe
Hi C.C. I'm glad you're a pet lover, you have quite a menagerie!! They keep us cheerful and active, yes? =)) shhhh we haven't told our pooch he's a dog, yet. probably won't. and he IS THE BOSS!
PenmanZee says:
15 months ago
I don't have a dog and, honestly don't miss one, but I can tell Buddy means a lot to you. You have a great companionship going there and that's a good thing. Nice hub.