tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post2797313829701387166..comments2024-03-16T16:44:18.220-07:00Comments on Bad Cripple: A Unique if Not Gross Dog Storywilliam Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-52098836009658523352013-05-29T06:41:14.869-07:002013-05-29T06:41:14.869-07:00"Then it dawns on me I need not worry. Kate w..."Then it dawns on me I need not worry. Kate will follow me all the way to the bathroom and clean the floor with joy and vigor." This made me snort and giggle somewhat, probably more of a sniggle. Thank you for the story.Spikeabellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526666426161958415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-68205911889322539642013-05-11T06:06:51.249-07:002013-05-11T06:06:51.249-07:00Frida, Dogs never cease to amaze me. Like you, the...Frida, Dogs never cease to amaze me. Like you, they have a sense of stigma we experience. This is very difficult to explain. For example. KAte walsk to my right all the time because my scoleosis is cork screwing me that way. Hence she approaches all people that use a wheelchair from the right. Eight years ago my mother's right leg was amputated. The first time Kate saw my mother she went to her right. My mother disliked this and pushed her away. Kate then went to her left side my mother preferred. Kate has never approached her from the right. Kate knows her preference, a preference that was not taught. william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-90266106391885116452013-05-09T16:13:51.208-07:002013-05-09T16:13:51.208-07:00My service dog gravitates towards wheelchairs, sco...My service dog gravitates towards wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and other adaptive equipment and maneuvers around them easily unless someone distracts him. My border collie had some trouble at first and still does; he was several years old when I started with the scooter. Both dogs know how to move around me and even how to get on my lap without hurting me--this is quite an achievement because of the pain.<br /><br />I know my SD picks up on the stigma--when I told one of my doctors how physically stressed I'd been by being excluded from the museum, my dog stood up and paced and came to my dr. as if to say, "fix it; it was upsetting." It was very clear to both of us that my dog knew what I was talking about. He's always been cool as a cucumber there before. <br /><br />He may not understand all the words, but he knows enough words to understand when people say he or we can't come in.FridaWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321658097813377806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-18827208369926884162013-05-09T08:55:26.764-07:002013-05-09T08:55:26.764-07:00Shannon, The decision to own a dog is important an...Shannon, The decision to own a dog is important and complicated. One must look very far into the future--the life time of an animal that will be dependent upon your care. While dogs are a lot of work, the joy they bring is nothing short of remarkable. The bond one can form can be life changing. Owning a dog can also be devastating. They live a relatively short life. I still deeply mourn the death of my faithful yellow lab Burt. I cannot contemplate the end of Kate's life. Ugh, what a depressing comment I have penned. I will go outside and play with Kate. This always cheers me up. william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-48766374751295565822013-05-09T07:37:29.093-07:002013-05-09T07:37:29.093-07:00This story really makes me want to get a dog. This story really makes me want to get a dog. Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825027972915874475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-80017223438421917362013-05-09T04:29:55.284-07:002013-05-09T04:29:55.284-07:00Middlechild, I will try and post a picture of my l...Middlechild, I will try and post a picture of my lab KAte today. william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-52686929269201399612013-05-09T04:03:25.546-07:002013-05-09T04:03:25.546-07:00I am going to post to you (via email) a photo of D...I am going to post to you (via email) a photo of Don with the big red kelpie Thorn - so I know exactly the relationship you have with your doggie - some doggies are exceptionally awareMiddle Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962830669606760640noreply@blogger.com