Perspective is very important. How you see things, how you view your world. I notice that the animals like to look at the world right side up, up side down, and sometimes, even sideways. I notice that when I am trying to see something differently, I squint my eyes, and it helps me get a clearer view. I like to get down on a child (or animal) level so I can see things from their perspective. When is the last time you laid in the grass and looked up at the world? Changing how I view things, sitting in a different spot then usual, stopping at the top of the stairs and looking up instead of down, all help me reboot how I see things. Personally, I like a new view every once in a while.
Just another dogdaz morning at the zoo ❤
Louise’s ear infection is back with a vengeance. I feel so bad for her because she tries to scratch her head off. We went to see Dr. Kate to find out what we need to do THIS time. Three different ear drops later, we are starting back on the 2X a day treatment. She is such a good girl and though she hates having me clean her ears, she rolls on her back and lets me do what I have to. Well, this spring is sure starting hard for my babies but they still want to play outside and enjoy eating the fresh sweet grass of spring.
Just another dogdaz morning at the zoo ❤
On our walk this morning, I noticed that Louise seemed to have endless energy (it must be the lab in her). She runs like the wind and is distracted just by hearing the word ‘Squirrel.’ She doesn’t get into much trouble, but she does tend to follow scents (I think that is the hound part of her) more than follow my commands. Sofie on the other hand has to herd us all along (the corgi and sheltie in her) but seems to tire easily. She tends to have more burst type of energy (run run run, collapse). I am almost sure during our little photo session (I hold these little photo ops to practice the ‘Place’ and other commands), she fell asleep. We weren’t even done with our mile walk yet. I think both of them, and my cats, and most of the humans I know, are struggling with spring allergies here in the Mid-Atlantic. I haven’t given them anything for their allergies but worry that maybe I should. Lulu sneezes and sneezes and then scares herself. And poor lil’ Sofie Bear, she is whizzing and hacking. They both seem to be eating a lot of grass too, and I assume somehow that is connected, but I do not know (?). Maybe that is why Sofie is so tired today – I know that I sure am….
Just another dogdaz morning at the zoo ❤
Black Vultures (by happy.apple)
My daughter has taught Nine, the kitten, how to sit in her arms like on a perch. He likes to be with her and sit there for a long, long time. I think it is funny the relationship that each of the humans in the house have with each of the animals, and how they feel it is special to them. And it is. Everyone creates their own kind of bond – human to human – animal to animal – and animal to human. When you have a multi-species household, you learn that everyone and everything has their order in the pack and a particular relationship. Somehow, I find it interesting how the animals know the younger humans (even if adult size) from the older humans (who sometimes are smaller than the younger humans). Is it based on energy, inflection of tone, personal presence? To the animals around here, I am the food source. If nothing else, they like me because I am the primary opener of cans, boxes, and bags. Hey, we all must have our purpose in life. (Oh yah, I am also the maker of rules, the teacher of lessons, the thrower of toys, the giver of medicine, and the major cuddler and tummy tickler – which also has something to do with the relationships I guess.) Every relationship is special and each of my animals, and humans, mean something different and wonderful. Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo. ❤ 
Analysts: Humans May Never Understand the Appeal of Dog Music
Ever look through your dog’s record collection and think to yourself, “What is this crap?”
You’re not alone. A new study from the Canine Institute of Comparative Culture suggests that the gulf between human and dog tastes in music may never be overcome.
“We have different brains,” says Ronald Stark, who lead the study. “So while humans may like Mozart or AC/DC, dogs will enjoy bands like Butt Sniffers Club or The Bacon Brothers. They have different harmonic structures which will never be amenable to our ears.”
Via Jacqueline Lois.
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