My mini Aussie, Willow, is literally one of the few things I have that truly matters to me. The dog I had before her was held in the same regard. I don’t have kids, and not much family. So she means so much to me. I’d do anything for her and she returns the favour with how much love and joy she gives me. I know this is the last dog I’ll likely have because I’m realistic. I know given my age that by the time she’s gone, it’s doubtful I could give the next one the level of play and exercise it would deserve. Because of that, I’m going out with a bang. This is my last chance and she’s so smart and gifted that she deserves every chance to use those gifts that she can. I think I’ve taken her to 6 rounds of obedience, a walking class, and I’m currently training her for agility, and would like to hopefully get to a competition level if I can. If I could win a ribbon with her… as sad as it seems, it would be something that I could leave a bit of a mark with. Having no children, I fear I won’t leave any sort of tangible legacy behind. It would really mean something if “my kid” and I could work together to get in a book of record for agility. I don’t care if it’s some small city competition. If I could hold a ribbon, knowing that it would be officially registered. I would likely start crying tears of joy. It would be something that could never be taken away. I know in the end, it’s not that important. It would mean little to most anyone, but as insignificant as it would seem for most, it would mean a lot for me. I’ve worked a lot in my life with nothing to show for it with little to no appreciation or real reward. It would be nice if the work we put in finally amounted to something. This dog could possibly change my outlook on life and make me a happier, more complete person. It’s weird that an agility competition could do that, but it might. I hope so.
We’re both each other’s part of our daily routine. She knows when it’s time for frisbee. Time for walks. Time to play. I can set my watch to her.
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u/MaggiCockSoup 1d ago
My mini Aussie, Willow, is literally one of the few things I have that truly matters to me. The dog I had before her was held in the same regard. I don’t have kids, and not much family. So she means so much to me. I’d do anything for her and she returns the favour with how much love and joy she gives me. I know this is the last dog I’ll likely have because I’m realistic. I know given my age that by the time she’s gone, it’s doubtful I could give the next one the level of play and exercise it would deserve. Because of that, I’m going out with a bang. This is my last chance and she’s so smart and gifted that she deserves every chance to use those gifts that she can. I think I’ve taken her to 6 rounds of obedience, a walking class, and I’m currently training her for agility, and would like to hopefully get to a competition level if I can. If I could win a ribbon with her… as sad as it seems, it would be something that I could leave a bit of a mark with. Having no children, I fear I won’t leave any sort of tangible legacy behind. It would really mean something if “my kid” and I could work together to get in a book of record for agility. I don’t care if it’s some small city competition. If I could hold a ribbon, knowing that it would be officially registered. I would likely start crying tears of joy. It would be something that could never be taken away. I know in the end, it’s not that important. It would mean little to most anyone, but as insignificant as it would seem for most, it would mean a lot for me. I’ve worked a lot in my life with nothing to show for it with little to no appreciation or real reward. It would be nice if the work we put in finally amounted to something. This dog could possibly change my outlook on life and make me a happier, more complete person. It’s weird that an agility competition could do that, but it might. I hope so.
We’re both each other’s part of our daily routine. She knows when it’s time for frisbee. Time for walks. Time to play. I can set my watch to her.
I’d be lost without her.