Comments on: I’ve Got A Dog Habit

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Tue, 05 May 2015 15:05:33 +0000

Dog habits are the only way to live #forme

By: Kimberly Gauthier

Kimberly Gauthier — Mon, 04 May 2015 04:05:32 +0000

Habits make getting out of the house on time in the morning great. I love that my dogs keep me on track every day 🙂

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 02 May 2015 01:13:11 +0000

My dog reminds me to live in the moment. He does have a daily routine, but I always try to spice things up: a new place to walk, a new toy to play with, or a totally unroutine day. But I can see by his reactions that he prefers his daily routine. Any deviation leaves him scratching his head! As long as there is something in it for him he plays along.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Fri, 01 May 2015 17:36:06 +0000

I have a habit too and sometimes when life feels like it’s spinning out of control, the habit is what keeps me sane. It allows me to do normal things.

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 01 May 2015 11:41:39 +0000

Oh gosh! I wish I could edit my comment.

When I said “A pet will give them a reason to keep going, because a pet needs you.”, I didn’t mean that depressed people have no reason to live. It can feel like that sometimes (I’m clinically depressed) but a pet will help you get out of bed in the morning (like my Roxie does).

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 01 May 2015 11:40:22 +0000

This is why I always recommend to people with depression (or similar debilitating mental disorders) that they get a pet. A pet will give them a reason to keep going, because a pet needs you.

I’m excited to read more about your life on a boat!

By: Jan K

Jan K — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:43:13 +0000

I love how they give me structure and purpose. My hubby still insists on setting the alarm clock…I don’t know why…the dogs will always try to wake him at least 10-15 minutes before it goes off. I don’t handle that morning routine, but I get home from work first on the days I work, and it’s always good to know exactly what I’ll be doing when I get there (playing ball after doling out cat food to the cats and treats to the dogs and quickly checking my email). I crave routine too, and probably dislike it even more than the dogs do when that routine is interrupted by appointments or something like that.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:55:56 +0000

It is only restricting for Mom when she wants to go somewhere for like 12+ hours, then who will let us out or feed us. Usually, it is perfect as we all have our schedule and it works out quite well.

By: DZ Dogs

DZ Dogs — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:50:51 +0000

Dogs are the best habits! I have to schedule myself around their schedule. 🙂

By: Martine

Martine — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:22:48 +0000

Our two are the perfect retired person dogs: they want their morning pee, breakfast and a walk, but they are flexible about the timing. They wait until we get up on our own. But knowing that after I’ve had breakfast and my coffee, the walk awaits, gives me some comforting structure to my day. The walk helps to get the kinks out and makes the rest of the day better.