Dogs
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Next time you go looking to adopt a dog, consider that black dog that has been waiting a long while for a furever home. He may be just what you need to protect your home and family, while offering the love and devotion that termed him "Man's Best Friend".
Xena served our family for just short of 14 years. During that time I had many a visitor step back when they saw her at the door. One football-player look-alike turned and walked off the property before even speaking. Why are black dogs scary? Who knows. But they can be just as lovable as a white Westie and much more useful in the role as an apparent guard dog. Let's help abolish Black Dog Syndrome. Give them a second look.
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Dogs
'Black Dog Syndrome': It's Surprising Upside!
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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| © Carrie Boyko Black Dog Syndrome's Upside You're probably shaking your head right now. "Is she nuts?" There is no upside to Black Dog Syndrome. Think again! Before I explain how, look at this fierce, howling, black Fido in the picture above. She's my Xena at about age 12. Even in her later years, that answering howl to neighborhood dogs baying was, to an uneducated onlooker, a scary thing. I always knew the real truth; here's the lessons I could use. You can employ them also, if you have a black dog. At 55 pounds throughout most of her adult life, Xena was certainly not a giant breed, yet was no small dog. More than a few times a repair man, sales person or other visitor asked me to secure her before they approached. I had to laugh to myself, knowing this little softie as I did. She wouldn't have hurt a fly. When Patches brought her lizards from outdoors, proudly displaying them to get Xena's praise, Xena just watched as Patches played with the small victim. Afterwards, she would generally give Patches a bath, as if to say, you got dirty playing that messy game and it's time to clean up now, young 'un! What's my lesson? No matter how ferocious your black dog may appear in the window, your people-loving dog will be a safe bet on your homeowner's insurance (saving you money!), while at the same time serving to keep unscrupulous visitors at bay in your absence. More than once when I answered the door with Xena at my side, I was happy to have a wary onlooker ask "Will he bite?". I always knew that her presence here was good burglar prevention. Who needs an alarm system when they have a big black dog hanging out by the front door? |
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| © Carrie Boyko Xena Keeps Watch (If Only Just to Get a Belly Rub) |
Xena served our family for just short of 14 years. During that time I had many a visitor step back when they saw her at the door. One football-player look-alike turned and walked off the property before even speaking. Why are black dogs scary? Who knows. But they can be just as lovable as a white Westie and much more useful in the role as an apparent guard dog. Let's help abolish Black Dog Syndrome. Give them a second look.
Read Xena's eulogy
Visit Adopt a Dog Park
Help protect our precious dog parks
© Carrie Boyko, all rights reservedFollow All Things Dog at Twitter Find me at Facebook
© copyright Carrie Boyko, all rights reserved
Bookmark this on Delicious
- Helping Bonded Pets Deal With Loss
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThingsDogBlog.com Patches and Xena: BFF's Our Retriever mix, Xena, was nearly an only pet at the time we adopted her at our neighborhood PetSmart. Although we did have a kitty, Corey Lou, she was 18 years old and not exactly...
- Dogs That Amaze Us: Skidboot
by Carrie Boyko, CEB I know you enjoyed this video about Skidboot's life. He's been around for a while and is slowing down, but still able to keep on keepin' on. This reminds me a bit of Xena and I'd like to offer a toy giveaway in honor...
- All Things Dog Blog's Senior Dog, Xena, Showing Her Age
by Carrie Boyko, CEB (c) Carrie Boyko First Alert Xena Aging Gracefully When folks see my Xena at the dog park, they often comment on her apparent advancing age. With a gray snout and the reddish tint of a once-brilliant black coat, she is clearly a senior...
- Dog 'blankies': When A Toy Makes For A Happy Dog
by Carrie Boyko (c) Carrie BoykoXena Runs with Her Sock We have all seen a toddler or two, following mom around, while dragging his ‘blankie’ with him. Security blankets are one item that gives many children a feeling of safety--a little extra...
- How Old Is Your Dog?
by Carrie Boyko (c) Carrie Boyko Xena, at Age 13 1/3 Still Playful After all These Years The tired old estimate of 7 years for every human year is a tough way to think of our dog's ages, yet its general accuracy seems to hold up with most...