These past 7 months with my dog Nico have been hilarious. There was no doubt in my mind that this dog would provide some entertainment.
Just tonight he has made me laugh by attempting to squash a bug (successful) and then trying to eat it (not successful). Then somehow flinging the bug towards me making me shriek like a shrill little girl.
Then later he tried to wipe his butt on my bed. Thankfully, there was nothing to wipe off.
And then just now, as we're laying in bed and he randomly decides to start barking in a high pitched cry. I had no idea what he wanted, but whatever he was doing was pretty damn hilarious. I swore he was a crazy girl.
Of course it has been hard work - I have to make sure I pick up everything off the ground before leaving him home alone and free to roam the living room and kitchen room. Who knew the couch pillow would be something I should have looked out for (I just put all the stuffing back in, shhh!). Or the time I had all the neighbor drama when he wouldn't stop barking in his crate (which is why he is free from the crate... and no longer kept in the bedroom). Or keeping him from jumping on guests (rattling a jar of pennies or a quick shot in the face from the water bottle seem to work).
But overall this dog brings me joy. I look forward to coming home from work to spend time with him and love that he is always excited to see me (and that he will sit when I tell him... except it doesn't work when people visit). I actually get jealous when he gives my guests more attention than me (HEY! I'm the one that takes care of you and defends you when people say you're a bad dog!). He also is there when I'm feeling depressed or upset. He doesn't understand why or how I got to be unhappy mommy, but he cuddles up on me when I need it. He'll also show me every single trick he's ever learned if I have anything that looks like a treat in my hand - without even asking.
He also makes sure I run REALLY FAST when I treat him to a run around the neighborhood. :)
At times I think life would be easier without Nico, but in the end I am so glad that I took the plunge to own a dog. I don't regret it. I can't believe it's almost been a year since I've had him and I look forward to the many years to come.
Who wants to bet when all his energy will start to fizzle away? Someone told me it'll just happen overnight without any transition period. That'll be scary when it happens.
Just tonight he has made me laugh by attempting to squash a bug (successful) and then trying to eat it (not successful). Then somehow flinging the bug towards me making me shriek like a shrill little girl.
Then later he tried to wipe his butt on my bed. Thankfully, there was nothing to wipe off.
And then just now, as we're laying in bed and he randomly decides to start barking in a high pitched cry. I had no idea what he wanted, but whatever he was doing was pretty damn hilarious. I swore he was a crazy girl.
Of course it has been hard work - I have to make sure I pick up everything off the ground before leaving him home alone and free to roam the living room and kitchen room. Who knew the couch pillow would be something I should have looked out for (I just put all the stuffing back in, shhh!). Or the time I had all the neighbor drama when he wouldn't stop barking in his crate (which is why he is free from the crate... and no longer kept in the bedroom). Or keeping him from jumping on guests (rattling a jar of pennies or a quick shot in the face from the water bottle seem to work).
But overall this dog brings me joy. I look forward to coming home from work to spend time with him and love that he is always excited to see me (and that he will sit when I tell him... except it doesn't work when people visit). I actually get jealous when he gives my guests more attention than me (HEY! I'm the one that takes care of you and defends you when people say you're a bad dog!). He also is there when I'm feeling depressed or upset. He doesn't understand why or how I got to be unhappy mommy, but he cuddles up on me when I need it. He'll also show me every single trick he's ever learned if I have anything that looks like a treat in my hand - without even asking.
He also makes sure I run REALLY FAST when I treat him to a run around the neighborhood. :)
At times I think life would be easier without Nico, but in the end I am so glad that I took the plunge to own a dog. I don't regret it. I can't believe it's almost been a year since I've had him and I look forward to the many years to come.
Who wants to bet when all his energy will start to fizzle away? Someone told me it'll just happen overnight without any transition period. That'll be scary when it happens.
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I got my dog a little more than a year back....and your Nico and mine could should as well have been twins (in terms of behaviour!!)...
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