CHARGE: Re: Off Topic but just wanted to share...

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,

Love everything you said..;-)

Oooooh, horses...every girls dream I think.

We'd have to move for that. ;-)

(I'm willing!)

Or maybe I'll just come visit you-LOL.

Anyway, forgive me for not looking back to when the next

competition is/was-but good luck and let us know!

;-)

L. (aka in Ma....I forgot where I was.....happens.....more and

more...sigh)

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Dear L, )

You are so right. Funny I learned to trust that " little terrier "

() when I didn't trust people. I can talk about my past now

with the understanding and compassion of an adult. Took 3 years of

therapy to help me grow up emotionally. I look back now and know that

God was there and looking out for me through his gift of . The

past was what it was and can not be changed but I have control over

how I use the experience of my childhood. I had the power to free

that little girl and allow her to grow into a loving compassionate

woman.

I will always love my animals and have them around me. They have

taught me how to be a better person thus a better parent and partner

to my husband. By the way I presently have 3 cats and 3 dogs. All

three of the dogs are females so it takes some finesse in maintaining

them all getting along. They are all basiclly rescues in one way or

another. I have the most wonderful husband in the world. He has never

said no to me even when it pushes on the budget. He loves

them " almost " <grin> as I do. When we started 's house that was

something I stressed on. There would be animals in his house if they

wanted them. So many life lessons can be learned in the careing for

animals. and Debra each have a cat. likes going to the

agility competitions with me when they are close by. Daughter Dawn is

crazy into the horses and has 3 cats so it's a family trait for us.

Dawn also owns one horse and is part owner in 3 ponies. Now her

father thinks all horse people are really crazy including his

daughter. hehehe.

mom to (31)

>

> Dear ,

>

> " That little terrier dog showed me what unconditional love was. "

> That reaffirms my feeling that dogs are heaven sent.

> 's dog (my dog) came to us in a moment of a fully open heart

> for me. She and hard heartedness cannot exist in the same place

> together.

> Chocolate too, I think, is a little heavenly trinket for us, angel

dust

> as it were. But it's not good for dogs-they are angelically full

already.

> ---

> And, watching Ceasar Milan-what a perfect way to raise teenagers.

> Be a " Calm assertive " pack leader, head up-looking toward where

you're

> walking,

> purposeful gait, firm but gentle Immediate correction

> when they begin to entertain wrong thoughts-before it escalates to

> action. Reward " calm-submissive " states-lol. lots of daily

> exercise and pack socialization, and eat with the pack daily.

> Provide proper food, love, praise, appropriate toys, exercise,

training,

> and immediate correction. Direct by staying in your positive

energy, not

> your emotions.

> Simple. lol.

> ;-)

> L.

>

>

>

>

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I'm right there with you on the love for animals. We only have two dogs. One is

ours and one was supposed to be a working dog for Patty. It is a long story but

the lab puppy Patty got was incredibly ill. Patty saved her, cared for her and

got her healthy. Patty and Brady have a unique connection. Brady will sit by the

door and cry. Brady's hips are such that she can't be a work dog. That doesn't

matter though. She is her companion. They love each other so.

There is nothing like a pet. Nothing.

Bonnie, Mom to Kris 24, Patty CHARGE 22, and wife to

CHARGE: Re: Off Topic but just wanted to share...

Dear L, )

You are so right. Funny I learned to trust that " little terrier "

() when I didn't trust people. I can talk about my past now

with the understanding and compassion of an adult. Took 3 years of

therapy to help me grow up emotionally. I look back now and know that

God was there and looking out for me through his gift of . The

past was what it was and can not be changed but I have control over

how I use the experience of my childhood. I had the power to free

that little girl and allow her to grow into a loving compassionate

woman.

I will always love my animals and have them around me. They have

taught me how to be a better person thus a better parent and partner

to my husband. By the way I presently have 3 cats and 3 dogs. All

three of the dogs are females so it takes some finesse in maintaining

them all getting along. They are all basiclly rescues in one way or

another. I have the most wonderful husband in the world. He has never

said no to me even when it pushes on the budget. He loves

them " almost " <grin> as I do. When we started 's house that was

something I stressed on. There would be animals in his house if they

wanted them. So many life lessons can be learned in the careing for

animals. and Debra each have a cat. likes going to the

agility competitions with me when they are close by. Daughter Dawn is

crazy into the horses and has 3 cats so it's a family trait for us.

Dawn also owns one horse and is part owner in 3 ponies. Now her

father thinks all horse people are really crazy including his

daughter. hehehe.

mom to (31)

>

> Dear ,

>

> " That little terrier dog showed me what unconditional love was. "

> That reaffirms my feeling that dogs are heaven sent.

> 's dog (my dog) came to us in a moment of a fully open heart

> for me. She and hard heartedness cannot exist in the same place

> together.

> Chocolate too, I think, is a little heavenly trinket for us, angel

dust

> as it were. But it's not good for dogs-they are angelically full

already.

> ---

> And, watching Ceasar Milan-what a perfect way to raise teenagers.

> Be a " Calm assertive " pack leader, head up-looking toward where

you're

> walking,

> purposeful gait, firm but gentle Immediate correction

> when they begin to entertain wrong thoughts-before it escalates to

> action. Reward " calm-submissive " states-lol. lots of daily

> exercise and pack socialization, and eat with the pack daily.

> Provide proper food, love, praise, appropriate toys, exercise,

training,

> and immediate correction. Direct by staying in your positive

energy, not

> your emotions.

> Simple. lol.

> ;-)

> L.

>

>

>

>

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everyone.

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