It's Not Rocket Science...

Posted by jennifer on March 18, 2009 in Los Angeles Base.

Sometimes I find these days that people over think their dogs. The biggest problem I have is that the owners have a hard time making the hurdle between their own thinking and a dog's thinking. It's really not that difficult. The only way for me to truly understand dog communication is to actually get down on their level. I know it sounds ridiculous but if I never acted like a dog and tried to fit in with my own dogs, behaving like a dog, I guess it would be harder for me to understand them. Dogs are very simple. It doesn't take a scientist to figure out how they communicate. All it takes is a very keen devotion to observing their behavior.
Since I have brought Lola and Elvis with me this past month to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, I am noticing that city life not only has an effect on my animals but also on myself. Living off the Sunset strip is stressful enough but take two mountain dogs and a mountain person to the city and it leaves us feeling like caged animals. I spent many hours walking just to get away from people up on some hikes but it was nearly impossible. City life definetly effects the lives of animals here. I can see it when I watch a dog nervously cross an intersection as a bus goes by. If you can imagine that sound of a police car ten times more powerful to a dog's ear, than yours- it seems like it would have a negative effect over time. Even the behavior of people rubs off on their animals.
Today at a Hollywood dog park, there was so many different energies going around that nothing seemed peaceful. I thrive on the simple sounds of birds and wind. In this economy with the thoughts of loosing your home or not being able to pay the bills, those anxious thoughts have a cause an effect on everything around you. I think one of the most freeing feelings in the world is to be able to have the knowledge to live and survive from nothing. I believe that having nothing can bring a sense of freedom to have everything. Having everything only seems more complicated and stressful. Nothing IS peaceful- it's not a new car or house but a simple task such as collecting wood. There is a lot we can learn from our fellow four legged friends. They think simply, live freely and appreciate the little things. Maybe living in their world isn't so bad...
It is the art of traveling on your own two feet to explore, observe and create that is the joy of life. How did we overstep the primitive things to forget what a joy they are? Is walking your dog a hassle or an adventure? If it's a chore, what are your priorities? Look around you and there's whole lot to see. It could be a new tree in someone's yard or a beloved bookstore that needs your help before they close their doors for good. Hit the pavement with your dog or hit the trails. Get in your car and bring Rex to the beach. There's a whole wide world out there for the two of you to discover other than watching the TV. Lastly, no one can bond with your dogs more than you. If you want a true relationship with your pet, there's nothing that says I love you more than exercising together on a walk or run. If you are not capable of doing that- hop in your car for an adventure together with your best friend...
Life is beautiful,
Jennifer
The Many Adventures of Elvis, Lola & Me On the Streets...
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