Comments on: Doing vs Being – Good for the Dog; Good for You https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/ Helping Your Dog Love The Boat As Much As You Do Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:40:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Wanderlust Pups https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80916 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:12:41 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80916 I always struggled with mindfulness and being in the moment. Then I got Athena and everything changed. She has shown me that a hard day’s work deserves a good rest. She has taught me that giving 100% focus to what we are doing right now is the only way to be. Dogs are gurus like that.

]]> By: Clowie https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80795 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:07 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80795 It’s very hard to get much else done when there’s a puppy in the house, but the time you spend with the puppy is very important.

]]> By: Jan K https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80652 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:11:01 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80652 Well, I guess I’d just like to “be” a dog, because it might be much easier to just “be” then! I can’t give myself a break, and constantly struggle with trying to do too much. And feeling guilty about the things I’m not getting done. But I do try to relax at the end of the day and watch some TV with my hubby, and the dogs all sleeping in the room with us. I leave my computer and tablet upstairs, and most of the time my cell phone too. It’s not easy to do it though!

]]> By: Dawn https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80585 Tue, 14 May 2013 15:02:27 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80585 I’m the same way as you. If I’m not busy, I’m thinking about what I could be doing so that I can get busy. But I like being busy so it is my way of just “being”. I do have to admire Maya & Pierson for the talented use of their time – sleeping, eating, playing, and more sleeping. 🙂

]]> By: 24 Paws of Love https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80544 Tue, 14 May 2013 04:54:31 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80544 You and my husband have a lot in common in that way. His day is worthless or fantastic depending on how much he’s gotten done in a day. It can be frustrating, but I understand his need to accomplish things, so for the most part I take in stride.

Maybe it’s just a matter of accepting who you are and quit trying so hard to change it?

]]> By: Jackie Bouchard https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80542 Tue, 14 May 2013 04:26:18 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80542 Oh, yes, sometimes it’s best to “just be.” Dogs know!

]]> By: houndstooth https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80539 Tue, 14 May 2013 03:52:38 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80539 I struggle with this, too, especially right now while I’m trying to get ready for BlogPaws, keep up with my 365 Project and keep up with other blogs. I need a clone!

]]> By: BJ Pup https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80532 Tue, 14 May 2013 01:36:44 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80532 I give you credit for working with a puppy. You need energy and stamina. It is one of the reasons adopting or fostering an older dog works for many people.

]]> By: Kirsten https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80514 Mon, 13 May 2013 21:08:46 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80514 That is a tough one, and I feel that compulsion and nagging sensation sometimes, but it pretty much dissolves when I immerse–fully immerse–my nose in a paw or an ear, and breathe deep. Are you doing enough of that? Really spending time with them just feels intrinsically rewarding and worthwhile, though it definitely detracts from my productivity in other areas!

]]> By: themisadventuresofmisaki https://www.somethingwagging.com/doing-vs-being-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-80512 Mon, 13 May 2013 20:45:16 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=9817#comment-80512 We doggies are pretty smart!

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