I believe my female dog is playing a trick on me. She collapses when we walk, then I let her rest a minute then tell her to get up and she does. I think she likes the attention. Yes, she's old, and pants, and has fatty lumps all over her body and arthritis, but really, her secret is she wants me to talk to her more. And she has a valid point. Since she doesn't move around much any more, or get on my bed when I'm reading, or follow me around room to room, our face time has been limited. I can't throw the ball any more, or convince her to chase after a dog toy. I she wants to be talked to. I understand completely. I pick up the phone when I get that way, but she hasn't mastered that device. She's demanding more attention, and I get it.
So I'm going to be careful to have more discussions with her, and stop when I go by to give a pat and say something. It's going to take conscious effort on my part, but it's the right thing to do.
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