#heartdogs

[sidetripswithsidekicks]

I got another priceless gift from @greycatquilts when I was home! The sheer talent this woman possesses is awe inspiring. These are sewn "free form" with little pieces of fabric she cuts individually. The accuracy of the eyes is uncanny. I have included the orginal photos so you can compare. Seeing these for the first time truly makes your heart explode. #greycatquilts #rawtalent #heartdogs #quilting #stitchwitch https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOnNbOM46E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ouramericandogs]

25 years have passed since this pup was born. 6 weeks later she would come into my life and change it forever. Dharma, you were the best girl. #theamericancanine #heartdogs #whitegermanshepherd https://www.instagram.com/p/CSe1Fujl96y/?utm_medium=tumblr

[90jeduardo-blog]

New method to treat life-threatening heart arrhythmias in dogs Researchers have developed a new treatment for dogs with a rare, but life-threatening, arrhythmia caused by atrioventricular accessory pathways (APs). The minimally invasive technique, which uses radiofrequencies, is modified from a human cardiology procedure and has a more than 95 percent success rate in treating dogs with this type of arrhythmia. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181210101912.htm Source: MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION . . . . . #healthcare #healthcaredogs #healthcare dog #heartdogs #heartharrhymias #health #dogs #arrhymias #dogsofinstragram #healthdogs #animallivesmatters #puppy #puppies #morrisanimalfoundation https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUUbkbnRCc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5ej9h8877jd4

[annamblake]

Photo &Poem: Dog Hair

Photo &Poem: Dog Hair

Reviewing talking points, morning coffee cooling in a contemporary hotel room eight thousand miles from my prairie farm. Dressing for

a teaching day, I unpack the red vest to find a few stray white hairs, thinner than my own, reminding me of the one at home who doesn’t

know I have a job, the one who misses me too much. Home-sweetness seeps into the air, “Good dog,” recalibrating my posture, not…

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[irk-miller]

First pic with our new baby girl. Yes she’s licking my hand the whole time... #superlicker #bestfriend #cattledog #redheeler #family #heartdogs

[annamblake]

Photo Challenge & Poem: (bitter)Sweet

Photo Challenge & Poem: (bitter)Sweet

Volcanic walls hedge the black-silver sand all the way to the sea's edge. Waves clap the shore, misty clouds rising to an undefined horizon. The tide pushes cool water back up the small creeks where preening birds ignore the off-beat rhythm of paws pounding sand. Dogs own this damp land of sticks and seaweed. Galloping with heart-filled abandon, the dogs greet each other, bodies eloquent with…

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[habit2cassock]

A rare moment of peace and quiet with these 2 furbabies. #furchildren #fureverlove #dukethedozer #princessaurora #heartdogs

[emmathebean]

Heart Dogs.

Had a conversation the other day with Gatsby's Mom about Scout and Emma. We use to both similarly worry that niether dog liked us.

As Em was growing up, I never really felt like she "bonded" with me. My Ex would come over, and she was be all nub wiggles and would lick his face. I could never get that. Hell, if she listened it was a good day. Actually to this day, if you ask her (if I ask her) if she loves Mahm - dead silence. Ask her if she loves anyone else, all the barks. Mahm? Who has time for that. I use to get really, really emotional about this. I really thought she hated me. Like, I was just housing and feeding her. But, that her soulmate was out there somewhere and I was just caring for her in the mean time.

Here is what I've learned the last two years about relationships with dogs and heart dogs. Some people bond with their dogs instantly. There are those of you out there with stories about how you saw your dog and knew they were the one. Love at first sight stories.

Some of us though, it's like a Rom Com. We have to suffer some trials and tribulations before we figure out that we are soulmates.

In our case, it's taken me 4 years to work out and learn Em's quirks. She hates her face being licked. She is okay with "proximity" love (same room), but cuddles are too much. She likes playing and being around our other family dogs, but you can tell when she's worn down and needs space. She loves sunbathing and chasing squirrels. Also, at times can be really bratty and a showoff. But, underneath it all - she's actually a really well behaved dog who just wants to be around her people. The puppy craziness is done. She has matured. And, I think most importantly - she finally trusts me to have things under control. (Except when I'm cooking, then she will be hiding in the yard as a precaution.)

The point - getting to know your dog is a long term process. And sometimes, the relationship just needs time to mature. So, they might not be your heart dog at this exact moment, but just give it some time...

Now, if we could just work on barking when I ask her if she loves me... so everyone else knows.