Pawsitive For Me Always...

It has been very appropriately said many a time that more I see ‘people’ the more I love Dogs. The ‘why’ is simply because dogs do not carry a crooked thought in their handsome heads, thus they do not need to justify or hold warped opinions against anybody. All that matters to them is to sniff–sniff the aura and energies that we emanate to instinctively accept or reject. They are intuitive connectors. 
However, as soon as we bring a pup home our training talk begins. But the moot point that is still not certain whether the family trains their dogs or our fur friends in their small inexplicable ways begin to reset our life and thought the process to help us live life better.

I don't know for sure but puppies do love learning, it is a favourite fun pursuit with them to please us. And it seems that they never outgrow it. The reason is simply that the littlest things can bring a big round of appreciation, and if there’s one thing that all dogs love, it is applause.

Have you ever paused to ponder on the multi-layered persona of our dogs? From their hands on near professional skills in dealing with our emotive lows to high wired companionship, and hang on they do not need years of school and graduation to understand these human complexities. Let me explain … You must have heard countless times that ‘my husband does not understand me’. Or a ‘wife does not appreciate’. Or kids are in a teenage crisis. On the other hand, when if ever, have you heard anyone say that ‘my dog does not love me.

Never!

My little pooch has been my personalised coach at one point, a silent agony aunt by being an emotional therapist for extra baggage or even perhaps my physician. At an appropriate time, they are a standby to help me get aware not only of my happiness curve but even my spreading middle age curve. It is a talent that comes naturally to animals.

I not only love all in my animal family but also enjoy the random visitors which include a Neelgai and many species of seasonal birds that are fly in and fly out transients.

However, with my dogs, it is a unique shared emotive quotient. They are eager to celebrate life with me in all it splendoured form both high and low and the best person for them is us rather than anyone else. Take my word you can clown with them, you can be as foolish with them, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!

Does it not make them a true friend through good times and bad, with nothing but unconditional love? A wagging tail and a slobbery kiss, a cuddle in your lap and a noisy welcome home are the perfect smile maker and mood elevator that no therapist can induce.

It breaks my heart to leave them even for a few days. Sirius, our Lab was only weeks old and I had to leave for our school  Reunion, the little bundle in is powder blue jacket looked so hugable trying to pack himself with me.

Setting aside the fringe benefits of pets in a family, are we harnessing the healing powers of our pets? 

Research has shown that having a pet can calm our BP .improve the cholesterol levels decrease the odds of suffering a heart attack, improve vital signs, and help prevent depression.

My Dogs are my best friend.

My relationship with my pets is intensely passionate and spontaneous. Our past is of no consequence to them, nor does it matter to them what we look like or how we dress. They are not even remotely judgemental. If truth be told, the sight of us dressed up says that we are going out and that sends them ballistic.

Willy-nilly we become the pack leader and the of the older dog in our family is the drill sergeant and appreciate the extra attention and treats that come with it.

Without a doubt, we can concur with Roger Caras a photographer and writer that,

 ‘Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole’.

As far as we are concerned they are not only my family’s best friend but they are our family. As a pet parent, they are my fur babies. Each and every dog who has occupied a niche in my life, from my growing up years to now resides in a special place in my memories, in fact, my lifetime is made up of many  Dogs in my many many years.

Without my dogs, my house would be clean but my heart would be empty. My home and car décor are never luxurious without dog hair. The most comfortable sofa in my house is the most sought after by all my four legged babies and the tails are the best table swipes. It would not be far from the truth to say that ours is a democratic house and each member has an equal qualifying vote as members of the house. 

It irks me beyond comprehension when people post a condition if they deign to come visiting, 'please lock your dogs before we come'. It insults the sensibilities of our home thus we politely suggest that they perhaps change the plan as a visit may not be up to their expectation.
However, between  Pet-Parents and our fur babies, we have a Gill Magna Carta, which means 'The Great Charter', based on the principle that everyone is subject to the law of the house. That suggests that  House rules accept the right to impartiality and equivalence of rights. 

And believe you me our 'Tale-enders'  have a mind of their own and they know that they are loved unconditionally.

Tailspin is not blow-by-blow, a sequential story of the life of every dog that has been our family. But it is a random assemblage of portrayals and snippets of all my special fur friends that have impacted my life in many ways and in many roles.

In my next 'dogathon' ... I would be delighted to introduce my menagerie to you. Stay 'pawsitive'  till then.