• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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        3 days ago

        Not nearly as awesome as the doggo in my life- I’m not at a place where I can have dogs (or cats,)

        But here’s my favorite niece, who got so tuckered out from snow tubing, she passed out coming over to snuggle up.

        (And here’s the before… believe it or not it.)

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          3 days ago

          Both of you guys’ dogs are really cool but mine is superior once he comes into my life

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            3 days ago

            I’m gonna need a proof-or-ban.

            (Mods, can we do proof or bans for these kinds of things?)

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          3 days ago

          My doggo is 14 years old - I’ve been in apartments where he wasn’t allowed and my parents watched him. You’ll find your opportunity!

          Also that doggo looks like my coworker’s dog Honey!

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            3 days ago

            it’s not the physical situation… it’s the I work too dang much.

            It’s okay. If i really need a fix I can just go chill with the shelter pups. They need all the love they can get.

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              3 days ago

              That makes sense. I’m fortunate I with in a dog friendly environment.

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    3 days ago

    I disagree. All dogs are the best dog ever; always being the best dog they can hope to be. Dogs have so much love and fascination for each other (ymmv) that, when someone else is sharing information about their dogs, the best way to honor your dog is to pay the utmost attention and show appreciation for the other dogs.

    So put down your phone for a moment, and listen to stories about the other dog. When you get home, share select details of the story with your own dogs and ask them what they think of that. Playfully recreate parts of the story with them. “My friend says that their dog always barks when they’re about to get a treat! Isn’t that so silly? Do you want to try barking for a treat? Let’s practice ‘speak!’”

    And for the love of all that is holey (usually plushies), if your dog obsesses over sniffing you when you’ve interacted with other animals, then pet every damn animal that you’re allowed to. Let your dog read the tapestry of your pant leg, and learn about your absolutely precious odyssey.