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Saturday, August 11, 2007
4:52:00 AM EDT
Feeling Frustrated
Hearing none

why am I worrying

I need you all to give me some encouragement.  Brom has been acting somewhat strange for the last 2 days.  Not sure why. Anytime, just the slightest thing seems out of place with him I get worried.  i know that I should not do that.  It's just instinct to be that way I guess.  I haven't been able to sleep right for months.  Not sure why but, I need to do better at this just not sure how too I guess.  I will be moving soon, haven't found a place yet.  Hopefully soon.  I think also, I always harbour in the back of my mind that Brom's vet will tell me he needs to be retired because of his conditions.  I worry that Brom is depressed because, he no longer can be let off leash to run with other dogs & things like that.  He can be let off leash to swim only.  He is so young how do you explain to him that for the rest of his life he will be unable to run wildly and play with his friends like he used to?  But, his vet told me my choices was to restrict his activity this way and, keep him working or, risk him becomming retired, paralized or hurt fataly, if the back problem became worse with such activity.  So, of course I decided to follow Doc's orders and keep him working but, I sometimes wonder what kind of life is this for such a young dog?  I realize, he was raised to work but, the are allowed to have free time to and he can't really.  So, I often wonder is he really happy.  Lots of people tell me that he will be just fine as long as he is with me, and also as long has he can work and do his job to please me like he was raised to do he will be fine, but sometimes I wonder if this is true and what Brom is really thinking and feeling.

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  • #3 Comment from valphish 
    8/12/07 3:31 PM | Permalink
    Leslie, I see Brom's love for you.  I know he needs to be with you.  If he were retired he would grieve for you.  He loves working for you as it gives him purpose.  He may be able to pick up on your worries and insecurities, so try not to worry, honey.  He loves you so, so, so much and you him.  Follow your heart and know he is doing what he is intended to do, honey =).  He is God's gift to you!!  Love, Val xox
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  • #2 Comment from firestormkids04 
    8/11/07 3:56 PM | Permalink
    Hi Leslie, some dogs seem to be in a funk for no apparent reason. Just do as you have been doing - show him love and affection.  He loves you and wants to work for you.  Sometimes being the boss is hard.  He can't be off-leash.  He'll get over it and so will you. . .he knows you are worried, so he's worried too.  We are going through a crisis in our family right now and our dogs sense it.  You and Brom are already soul-mates, so quit worrying, my friend.  Blessings, Penny  http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere
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  • #1 Comment from sugarsweet056 
    8/11/07 7:59 AM | Permalink
    He may seem a little depressed at first, but he will adjust, he loves you & being with you...that's most important to him! So keep him on leash, & cont letting him work as long as he can & cont lots of love.
    Hugs to you both,
    Sugar