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The things that no-one warned you about..

57 replies

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 17/07/2015 12:39

My spaniel has no "Off" switch.

My collie is far too clever.

(But I love them both to pieces and wouldn't swap either of them for all the tea in China)

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StarsInTheNightSky · 18/07/2015 21:57

That the bath bubbles are clearly plotting something and ddog2 needs to be in the bath with me, glaring at them to make sure they don't try to pull a fast one, which leads to water everywhere as the bath isn't made for me and a seventeen stone dog Hmm. Or that ddog1 comes through, sees what he's doing and cuffs him around the head with her paw whilst giving me a look which seems to say "stupid boy" in a Captain Mainwaring accent.

SistersofPercy · 18/07/2015 23:11

Scottish terrier beards retain large amounts of water. The amount of water retained seems to coincide with amount of bare flesh shown by human owner.
For example :
Fully clothed - little water retention
Bare feet /legs - motherlode of cold water dropped on you.

Sossidge · 19/07/2015 01:25

That when they die, it's so so much worse than you'd been dreading. Part of you will be missing for the rest of your life, years later you'll be excited going home from work to see her gorgeous face and remember quickly that she's not there. When someone else's gorgeous hairy face nudges a door open you'll expect it to be hers sometimes.

That you'd love the bereavement dog at first sight, and would protect her with your life. I thought the love would take a while, but it was instant.

That its a 14+ year commitment that will only end in a broken heart, and you'd do it all over again in a second, 14 years of the funniest and the most love filled days.

MaitlandGirl · 19/07/2015 03:09

That you think nothing of spending $$ on food and toys for your dog bulk you can't justify $4.50 for a coffee for yourself!

That the 'puppy smell' is as addictive as the 'new born baby smell'.

That you'll find yourself unable to believe a heavy coated dog can be warm enough when it's 10C outside, so you have to put a coat on them so they don't get cold.

Finally - that a sad dog really grabs at your heart.

punter · 19/07/2015 08:17

That every time a car door slams in the street this is a possible attack on his house/garden and so must be repelled by loud barking and leaping around, but also wagging of the tail just in case any intruder wants to give him food (he is a lab) or at worst a tummy tickle. Also applies if children are playing in a garden 6 houses away.

pigsDOfly · 19/07/2015 12:48

Oh Sossidge this is the part of dog ownership that hits me every so often; that my precious lovely dog will probably go before me, on the other hand if she lives her life span (around 16 years) it's possible I will die before her - I got her when I was in my early sixties and we're not a long lived family - which worries me as well as there are just the two of us and I know she'd be devastated.

I'm hoping we'll grow very old together; like an old married couple.

EasyToEatTiger · 19/07/2015 13:15

I think my dogs are the best, most beautiful dogs EVER. But everyone else has the best most beautiful dogs ever too.

SistersofPercy · 19/07/2015 16:43

You can never photograph items for eBay again without being photobombed....

The things that no-one warned you about..
emummy · 19/07/2015 18:47

That you will not sleep past 5:30 as rescue dog will open the kitchen door and charge up the stairs to get you!

pigsDOfly · 19/07/2015 20:06

That I'd feel just a little rejected when Ddog decides she'd rather sleep on her bed downstairs than come up to bed with me.

Carpaccio · 19/07/2015 20:11

That my dog wakes me up to get under the duvet in the morning.

And that she would be as smart as she is.

NoahVale · 19/07/2015 20:27

that she would be my shadow, and be ready for a walk whenever I put my shoes on

TheRealNightsWatch · 19/07/2015 21:08

PigsDOFly My husband and I also feel quite rejected when our dog decides he'd rather sleep somewhere other than our bed! How very dare he! Grin

I also didn't know that I would get such a crazy intense Rush of love when I look at my boy and kiss his big black nose. I just adore all his wee quirks and his paws that smell of popcorn. Dogs are the best!

minesapintofwine · 19/07/2015 23:17

Similar has been said but that your dog will give you a disturbed nights sleep or an early wake up call as well as any child could.

For me, I didn't realise how sad I would feel watching my Collie become an old girl bless her

MidnightDinosaur · 19/07/2015 23:43

That my Labrador wouldn't make good company on the night that dp is working late and the kids are asleep, but he will just lie on his blanket snoozing, farting and puffing in his sleep instead much like the dp who is working.

GinBunny · 19/07/2015 23:51

That a sad old rescue dog can be transformed into a puppy-like pooch after a few weeks of love and good food. And that said sad old dog can make my anxiety and depression lift by wimpering with joy because I've come home.

BabyGanoush · 20/07/2015 12:21

Oh Ginbunny, how lovely.

Dogs are so giving really, aren't they?

TheRealNightsWatch · 20/07/2015 14:44

GinBunny That's so lovely.

My dog has also helped saved me from anxiety and depression. He will never know how much he has helped me. Smile

GinBunny · 21/07/2015 00:30

They really are Baby and yy NightsWatch my dog has no idea how much my spirits soar when I see him at the front door, tail wagging and wimpering because I'm home. Me. All our other pets have seen DH as their alpha male but GinDog was scared of men when he came home and I've gone from being an observer of pet love to completely immersed in it. It's a wonderful feeling.

TheRealNightsWatch · 21/07/2015 10:11

I know that feeling well, GinBunny. This is our first family dog and I am about the house most of the day and I am definitely 'his person'. He loves the kids and my husband loads but it's always my feet he sleeps on and me who gets the biggest kisses.

I may love him a little bit more than I love my husband too Grin

BrendaBlackhead · 23/07/2015 08:56

What a lovely thread. Sniff....

Glad other people have the bum socks! I sometimes have to spear an offending article with a stick and as dog moves off out comes... well, last time it was a pair of dd's pants. I wondered what on earth the candy-striped item emerging was. Who would have thought I was quite happy to do this and walk along nonchalently swinging a big bag of poo from my wrist as if it were a Hermes bag.

And the best part of my day is morning cup of coffee having a big cuddle with dog who every single morning is absolutely thrilled to see me come down the stairs.

SteveBrucesNose · 25/07/2015 14:35

That you'll end up going out, all dolled up, fabulously done hair and make up and your poshest handbag. Only to find when you're trying to find your purse that the majority of items in your handbag are poo bag holders and dog treats.

stardusty5 · 25/07/2015 14:57

I've got something in my eye, reading this thread...

BrendaBlackhead · 25/07/2015 19:13

And no item of black clothing is complete without a paisley pattern of silvery slobber round the bottom.

Focusfocus · 25/07/2015 20:53

This is meant to be a funny lighthearted thread isn't it.

Well, this pregnant lady here is crying her eyes out reading every post.

11 month old shih tzu cross is perplexed and doesn't understand why mummy is making funny sounds, but oh look there's a bit of sausage on the patio from this afternoons BBQ

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