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Offline Sprinkles

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In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« on: July 20, 2009, 09:22:26 PM »
I've never owned a dog before and (once again) getting to that nervous "what have I let myself in for???" stage!!

I know deep down this is my substitute child, especially as my human little boy goes to his dad's at weekends and I miss him terribly so it's something to fuss over (along with a whole list of other reasons!)

So, in what way does your dog contribute to your life in a positive way please!! (or you'll make my heebeegeebies even worse and i'm already the worlds worst worrier ;))
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2009, 09:36:35 PM »
I never think of mine as substitute children even though am on my own - they're still dogs - but they're my companions, like my cats and yes they complete my life and are very much part of it
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2009, 09:37:19 PM »
In every way  :luv:
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2009, 09:39:36 PM »
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2009, 09:41:16 PM »
Quote from: Sprinkles on July 20, 2009, 09:39:36 PM
Quote from: louis mum on July 20, 2009, 09:37:19 PM
In every way  :luv:

Ahhhhh thats nice!

I may extract that comment if they continue to chew my rug  :005:
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2009, 09:41:31 PM »
I have absolutely no idea what I'd do with my life it didnt revolve around dogs. I'd be a very bored and empty person. They are guaranteed to make me laugh every day, often dozens of times a day and are a tonic for life! They give me a reason to wake up with a smile, a reason to enjoy the fresh air and a reason to make the world a better place.

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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 09:42:26 PM »
they make me laugh constantly, and they are more important to me than almost anything in my life , i just love all 3 of them  :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 09:51:18 PM »
I didn't get my first dog until I was 48, and my youngest was 16. As CoLers will know, Rufus was an interesting choice for a first dog, but this is what he has brought to my life
Unconditional affection
Something to nurture
Exercise and a chance to enjoy nature whilst out on walks
Friendship-I have made loads of new friends as a dog owner
Agility- a new skill
Sense of proportion-Rufus is a lovely dog really
Humour and laughter
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 09:54:39 PM »
Being ill, Brodie has done so much for me :luv:. She gets me out the house and talking to people, she gives me constant cuddles, makes me laugh umpteen times a day, and likes to keep me busy :005:. It's also because I was getting her I found COL :shades:. She is a constant companion and I hope that I am at least a little bit as fulfilling to her life as she is to mine :-*
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2009, 09:56:36 PM »
She fulfils my life in more ways than I could have imagined. :luv:
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2009, 10:16:26 PM »
My Cockers ARE MY LIFE!!     :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2009, 10:26:23 PM »
Hi Jo, any mayhem she may cause  ph34r is quickly outweighed by the love and fun she brings us as a family. I can't imagine life without her funny little ways and she is only 4 mths and she def knows I am her mummy as she follows me everywhere she even watches me in the bath :005: And I can honestly say that I am no longer baby broody, much to my OH's relief :005:
p.s Has your pup put in an appearance yet??
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2009, 10:56:58 PM »
There isnt a way Fred doesnt fulfil my life- he is my best friend, substitute child (am off to get my flack jacket now!!), sounding board and constant companion.  I absolutely adore him and yes there are times when I could kill him but then again there are times when I couldalso kill the OH ;)
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2009, 11:16:43 PM »
Well I agree big time..a companion that can tbe taken away from you at weekends by their Dad! because the emptiness of the house with no kids made me switch the tv on for company....
A healthy incentive to exercise in the fresh air..you will walk the dog because you have to   you love them.
I have to get out of work early..my dog baby needs me
My dog is pleased to see me..even at silly hours of the morning.
It s not quite like a baby..there is a bond and an understanding between you..and most definitely
lots and lots of love xxx :luv:     :D
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Re: In what way does you cocker fulfil your life??
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2009, 11:29:01 PM »
It amazes me every day that two totally different species (canine and human :lol:) can communicate SO well and bond - we're friends - they KNOW me and I KNOW them, how crazy is that  :lol:

I love learning about them, I love it when days, weeks and months of frustrating training seems to pay of overnight and things just start to click. I love it when one of them does something that totally surprises me - my cocker always seems away with the fairies but recently he protect my children from a very over zealous labrodoodle in THE MOST grown up and sensible way that I'd have never credited him capable of doing :luv: :luv: My rescue Weim surprised me the day she decided to become my chum and stopped being in a huff with me for rehoming her.. the tables suddenly turned and she changed from resenting everything I asked her to do to asking me what I wanted from her :luv: :luv:

They just give so much.. it's bloomin' hard work but SO worth it and more than anything, a real privilege to share life with them.

(Just wish they could use the hover and mop >:D >:D :005:)

You'll love it  ;)

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