Similar to spending time with other people's kids, I figured that spending time with other people's dogs might help me decide if I am ready to be a pet owner myself. During Christmas time Jeff and I were at the house of one of his co-workers when in walked their cute little dog - Jimmy. Knowing that I kind of wanted a dog and also knowing that I hadn't had much experience with dog ownership I offered up that I would love to dog sit for them if they ever needed it. Needless to say, they did. So, Jimmy has been staying with us for the past week. It has had its ups and downs but overall it has been a great experience. I am starting to rather like Jimmy The Dog (PS. anyone know what kind of dog he is?).
Jeff and I split up the chores. I take him for a walk in the morning after I get home from the gym and Jeff takes him for a walk in the evening when he gets home from work. Honestly, Jimmy is quite possibly one of the easiest dogs I have ever been around. He never barks, actually he doesn't really make any noise at all. He waits to jump on the furniture until he is invited, yes his parents actually taught him to be invited, so he sits there staring at you until you say "ok." He has a couple little tricks that he will do for treats - sit, lay down, rollover, shake, touch (he will jump up and touch the palm of your hand with his nose). He sleeps on his little bed and does pretty much what ever you tell him. Really easy dog.
As for this experience making me determine if I really want a dog or not, I am still somewhat indifferent. It has been really nice to have a little buddy but it definitely makes you have to be more responsible and accountable. On day one I was like "this is great!" Day two, at 6:00 am when it was kind of rainy and yucky outside I really didn't want to be out walking a dog. And the whole picking up their poop with a plastic bag, seriously! I recognize that it is nice for the other people that want to enjoy the area, but honestly, what have we humans resorted to!?! Tomorrow his parents come home and I rather think I am going to miss my buddy Jimmy. Sad. Maybe someday he will come back to visit, or maybe someday I will get a dog of my own during my
Life As A Wife.
Similar to spending time with other people's kids, I figured that spending time with other people's dogs might help me decide if I am ready to be a pet owner myself. During Christmas time Jeff and I were at the house of one of his co-workers when in walked their cute little dog - Jimmy. Knowing that I kind of wanted a dog and also knowing that I hadn't had much experience with dog ownership I offered up that I would love to dog sit for them if they ever needed it. Needless to say, they did. So, Jimmy has been staying with us for the past week. It has had its ups and downs but overall it has been a great experience. I am starting to rather like Jimmy The Dog (PS. anyone know what kind of dog he is?).
Jeff and I split up the chores. I take him for a walk in the morning after I get home from the gym and Jeff takes him for a walk in the evening when he gets home from work. Honestly, Jimmy is quite possibly one of the easiest dogs I have ever been around. He never barks, actually he doesn't really make any noise at all. He waits to jump on the furniture until he is invited, yes his parents actually taught him to be invited, so he sits there staring at you until you say "ok." He has a couple little tricks that he will do for treats - sit, lay down, rollover, shake, touch (he will jump up and touch the palm of your hand with his nose). He sleeps on his little bed and does pretty much what ever you tell him. Really easy dog.
As for this experience making me determine if I really want a dog or not, I am still somewhat indifferent. It has been really nice to have a little buddy but it definitely makes you have to be more responsible and accountable. On day one I was like "this is great!" Day two, at 6:00 am when it was kind of rainy and yucky outside I really didn't want to be out walking a dog. And the whole picking up their poop with a plastic bag, seriously! I recognize that it is nice for the other people that want to enjoy the area, but honestly, what have we humans resorted to!?! Tomorrow his parents come home and I rather think I am going to miss my buddy Jimmy. Sad. Maybe someday he will come back to visit, or maybe someday I will get a dog of my own during my Life As A Wife.
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