Comments on: The Puppiness Project – You Can’t Change Everything (and You Shouldn’t Try)

By: Kolchak & Jodi

Kolchak & Jodi — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:44:09 +0000

It must be nice to have a “soft mouthed” pup. That apple would have looked like it was mauled by a wolverine if Koly got his paws on it. Love the message. Sometimes, I exert a lot of energy trying to be someone I’m not. I should follow Honey’s example and just be.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:39:19 +0000

What a great post! I love your cellulite and introversion examples. I’m one who laments both, although I’m getting better about accepting the introvert. The cellulite is a harder one LOL.
Wonderful post, and I just love Honey’s picture. What a beauty. 🙂

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:28:56 +0000

One of the advantages of having a mutt who is so thoroughly mixed that no one can identify what his lineage might be is that there are zero expectations about what he should or shouldn’t be like. He’s just the Doodlebug…and that’s enough 🙂

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:50:23 +0000

I’m with you, just who was the sexist jerk who started the “cellulite is ugly” brainwash?! I mean, if 90% of us have it (and that would include the skinny itches), maybe it was never intended to be a bad thing. So as of now, I am okay with my dimply butt! Thanks! 🙂

Now, as for the shyness, I used to be WAY more self-conscious about it (imagine that – being self-conscious about being naturally shy – talk about anxiety!). Now, as I’ve gotten older than half of all people, I just try and manage it. Putting it out on my blog somehow feels like taking a weight off – it’s thrilling to know that you all know I’m not the life of the party, but still like me anyway. 🙂 Just like you say you talk too much, but I like you anyway.

Oh, and just try taking the bark out of a Corgi – NOT happening.

By: Lessons on looking for the good. — The Daily Dog Blog

Lessons on looking for the good. — The Daily Dog Blog — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:15:18 +0000

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By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:23:11 +0000

There’s a lot for me to think about here. When we go somewhere with the Greyhounds, people always comment about how gentle they are when they take food from them. It’s something that always amuses me. And then there’s Morgan, who might or might not leave you with all your fingers attached if you have something she’s really interested in! I love that our dogs never seem to worry about what they can or can’t do when they’re around other dogs, and they don’t seem to care where I rank, either. It’s enough that I love them, they love me and we’re together! I’d be a much better person if I learned to see myself the way my dogs see me.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:51:33 +0000

This is a wonderful post. I love how you’re taking what you’re learning about Honey and applying it to your own life. I know I’m learning as much about myself as I am about dogs in raising my Bella.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:45:58 +0000

In reply to Julie. Some would say our lifelong goal is to learn to be ourselves. It takes a lifetime to master--if we're lucky.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:45:11 +0000

In reply to one person's view. :) I don't think anyone ever got hypertension or diabetes because of cellulite. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:44:04 +0000

In reply to Kristine.

I think getting a little “toothy” when taking snacks is a function of excitement. I can’t imagine Shiva is anything but excited–that girl just loves life!

Yes, extroverts have our pitfalls too. Mine is that it’s very hard for me to work alone. If I don’t have company, it’s very tough to get things done.

I once joked that I was going to hire a cleaning person–not because I needed someone to clean my house but because I wanted someone to talk to while I cleaned my house. 🙂