Puppies fill us with hope, and inspiration, giving us a chance to start over again, to shape them and ourselves into long-term companions who will share an intimate part of themselves in our lives for the next ten to twenty years.
They grow up into dogs who help us decide what car to buy; help us to understand that farts are normal; know that we are never alone, ever; connect with our hearts; and feel that we are loved and appreciated. They also teach us the true meaning of compassion. So much possibility!
"Often when we adopt a new puppy, we have a vision of the type of relationship we hope for, but it takes ........patience"
Based, in part, on past experiences, or on what we have read about or witnessed with friends, we can easily put more pressure on ourselves (and the pup) than is wise. Patience is a key virtue in nurturing the relationship, to keep us relaxed, and moving forward step by step. With patience we can stay in touch with the bigger picture, realizing that the foundations of a healthy relationship are laid over a broad period of time. No relationship of any real depth matures overnight - (human or canine); trusting in the process will give us a calmness and flexibility in the face of challenges that arise naturally from time to time.
(certain excerpts borrowed from "Rescue Tails" and "Dogs & Devotion")
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