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So much to experience so little time! I plan on making a few side trips... the caves are one of them. Here’s hoping our little world gets back to cooperation and communion values the Camino seems to inspire in people!
@lilakmonoke
Thanks for the “border collie that changed the world”. No dogs do not live long but their days are full. They bring joy to so many!
I have had three dogs that I used as co-therapists- I’m a trauma therapist. When I worked with kids mostly sexual and physical abuse the dog would...
I have not walked the Camino yet, but I will share a dog story. I rescued an English cocker spaniel 14 yrs ago. She was found by a vet at the back door of her clinic as she left for home. Cody bear was in the middle of birthing puppies and she was just left to manage on her own. Of course...
Dear Lilakmonoke,
What a wonderful story! As a dog lover I have rescued all of my companions but one. All dogs have their quirks usually for me they become the most endearing of the individual personality.
Congratulations on your adoption! We think we rescue them when I think most times dogs...
Hi Tilley,
You have experienced a lot of traumatic changes in the past few years! Of course you feel like the bottoms come out, question your decisions, and feel at a loss! Not one of us would feel any different, though we might make different decisions to make life a little better. It sounds...
"A large family Lab was killed by pepper spray when someone used it to break up a fight between him and another dog. It caused him to go into respiratory arrest."
Food medicines and things like pepper spray can effect dogs much different than humans. I'm sure for some it's nothing but yes for...
Please do not pepper spray dogs it can provoke. You are also not being very kind to an animal most likely doing his job protecting his pack. Follow Cesar Milan's rule no touch, no talk, no eye contact. Think of something lovely and walk on by. It's attitude. You are calm confident in control...
Hello fellow traveler,
I am a psychotherapist and use a dog to help heal traumatized children. It is true they are very aware of your fear which sometimes increases their own. My suggestion would be to meet with a therapist or dog trainer 1-2 x. I think you have to approach this two ways address...
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