My husband and I say that all the time – she is one of the most expressive dogs I’ve ever lived with. 🙂

The best thing he’s given me that I never expected? Calm. Mojo has the ability to calm me, to slow me down and bring me a little more “in the moment.” And he teaches me lesson after lesson, often making me see things I’m doing (or not doing). Actually, like another person answered above, I could go on and on about him, and about all he’s given me. Once I hit submit, there’ll be five more things that come to mind.

Another person commented above about how dogs need mental stimulation too. I couldn’t agree more. I see this with Mojo more and more as I get busier and busier – and it makes me feel awful. If we could afford a playmate I’d get one, but for the time being, I’m just trying to play hide-and-seek with different objects. A recent article noted that keeping dogs active and mentally stimulated will help prevent them from having problems later like memory loss or confusion. That just illustrates how important it is.

Great post – thank you!

I have never shied from the fact that Shiva was not the dog I wanted. Not by a long shot. I wanted a laid-back mutt who would get me out exercising again but would also love spending Sunday afternoons on the couch. Perfection wasn’t necessary but I wanted an older dog specifically because I knew I wasn’t ready for the energy of a puppy.
While I have always loved agility and as a kid I used to watch demonstrations with envy, I didn’t anticipate actually getting into myself so quickly.

What is the best thing I’ve received? Passion. All my life I’ve never known what I was most passionate about. Shiva showed me. It was because she was so crazy and had so many problems that I started the journey of learning more about dogs. I wouldn’t be writing this comment today if it wasn’t for her.

In all his glorious imperfection, Kol reminds me every day that life is FUN and funny and that good times are all around, if you just embrace them. That boy has a joie de vie that can’t be tamed – and I would never ever want to.

Nicely said. Unfortunately, there are an awful lot of people who give upon a dog with the first sign of “imperfection” and miss all the other wonderful things they offer.

And, don’t forget, Bella is a wonderful photographic muse. She has such an expressive face. 🙂

I lost two couches back when I had Agatha and Christie. It was a small price to pay for such amusing company for so many years.

You’re lucky to be with Flo from nearly the beginning of her life. Every month and year will see her developing into the lovely girl she’s meant to be.

I think we’ve all been watching Miss Georgia turning into a very nice young lady. You are very fortunate.

Of course, I’ve read she can be a bit impatient with her Typist at moments. 🙂

Even so, it sounds like Rufus left you in good paws.

We’re still having a tough time with the bike cart. But my bigger worry is wondering if she will one day tolerate living on a sail boat. 🙂 I read about one couple who sold their monohull because the dogs felt uncomfortable with the heeling and bought a catamaran. Must be nice. Those kinds of expenses are definitely not in our future.