tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post4709729614353237224..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Anticipation and ExperienceTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76385823679027082442012-08-13T05:08:39.554-07:002012-08-13T05:08:39.554-07:00Hilary Melton-Butcher has left a new comment on yo...Hilary Melton-Butcher has left a new comment on your post "Anticipation and Experience": <br /><br />Hi Theresa .. Milo sounds as though he's settled into absolutely the right home .. fortunately there's always people around to help ... I'm so pleased for you all - he'll be a great comfort to one and all.<br /><br />Have a fun summer with him and then a great future together ... happy days - Hilary Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-60207141133938271752012-08-12T12:45:28.370-07:002012-08-12T12:45:28.370-07:00I'm glad he's working out so well. He'...I'm glad he's working out so well. He'll have all of you trained just the way he wants you in no time at all!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193425416131724194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46647126063946105772012-08-11T12:33:56.777-07:002012-08-11T12:33:56.777-07:00I always feel like I am the only one in the world ...I always feel like I am the only one in the world who feels this way, but I am so not a dog person. However, I guess I wasn't a pet person at all, but now I love my cat--so maybe there's hope for me.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-23879325132969099792012-08-11T02:43:32.097-07:002012-08-11T02:43:32.097-07:00So cute!
I often think about getting a dog. Our b...So cute!<br /><br />I often think about getting a dog. Our biggest "problem" with it is the whole "who will babysit him when we travel" thing. But I still won't rule out getting one in the future. They're fun and usually very loving.LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-89451574547401898572012-08-11T02:25:43.775-07:002012-08-11T02:25:43.775-07:00Mazel tov!
I was about your daughter's age wh...Mazel tov! <br />I was about your daughter's age when I got my dog... And that dog stayed with our family til I was 24. <br />We taught each other a lot and we were mostly inseparable for that entire time. The bond I had with that dog was one of the most reliably positive things about my childhood.<br />I hope your family has a similar experience, it certainly sounds like it is shaping up that way.: jAvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-10176244985614524672012-08-10T00:28:38.304-07:002012-08-10T00:28:38.304-07:00He is gorgeous. I was similarly worn down (mostly ...He is gorgeous. I was similarly worn down (mostly by Hubby) and we've ended up with a serious psychotic dog. Even trying to explain what he's like to people falls short, and they never truly understand the horror of taking him out of the house until they see it for themselves.<br /><br />BUT... he's the best house-dog. Great with the kids, cute, loves cuddles, even gets on with the cat mostly.<br /><br />Something happened when he was a puppy (we got him from a shelter, fully-grown) and he hates being walked - he shakes, it rushes the route to get home as quickly as possible, if he sees another dog he struggles so hard to go and fight that we have to pin him to the floor. We can't take him anywhere we know there will be other dogs - no tying him up outside shops, no day-trips, no camping trips. I look at other dogs in these places and feel so sad that ours is being dog-sat. <br /><br />On the other hand, when the time comes, I'll be happy to have another dog - because none can be as bad as out gorgeous doggy!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78972851208571810412012-08-07T19:33:29.726-07:002012-08-07T19:33:29.726-07:00Milo is adorable! That was a wonderful story. And ...Milo is adorable! That was a wonderful story. And for me, anticipation is far worse than the experience. I always blow everything of of proportion in my head. I'm high anxiety.<br /><br />Eventually my husband and I agreed we'd get our son a dog. He's an only child and we want him to have a companion as well as learn some responsibility. My husband had dogs growing up, but I never had one before. I like dogs, even though I think it'll be like having another kid, but I'm much more of a cat person!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-89430837408399839072012-08-07T18:34:42.712-07:002012-08-07T18:34:42.712-07:00Oh oh, Milo is so adorable! Dogs are a big respons...Oh oh, Milo is so adorable! Dogs are a big responsibility but so very worth it :)Juliana L. Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903360100714298208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5483779045270818482012-08-07T18:00:41.117-07:002012-08-07T18:00:41.117-07:00I'm so glad to hear that all is well with you ...I'm so glad to hear that all is well with you and Milo. Sorry if I was one of the people scaring you about getting a dog. I love our dog, even if she sheds and requires walking...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-88306947966445629742012-08-07T16:34:35.684-07:002012-08-07T16:34:35.684-07:00He looks so sweet. I'm glad you managed to fin...He looks so sweet. I'm glad you managed to find such a good dog. We ended up with a problem child. Nervous and anxious, territorial, and not real bright, but he's an EXCELLENT watch dog and is great with the cats. Actually, he thinks he's a cat. LOL<br />It's great to be back. I've been trying to catch up this week and regain my normal schedule now that summer is coming to an end. Yay, i can blog again. LOLCiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-32601280889557179392012-08-07T13:18:03.108-07:002012-08-07T13:18:03.108-07:00Your dog is so cute! He looks like he's sleepi...Your dog is so cute! He looks like he's sleeping very peacefully. I think it's wonderful that you let your daughter get a dog, though I can understand your anxiety. Taking care of a dog is a lot of work, especially because dogs can be very needy; they're more dependent on their owners than cats are. But they're very loving too. They always act so thrilled to see you when you come home, which can be very heartening. I had a dog when I was growing up, and I loved her very much; I think my childhood would not have been the same without her.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25647489613529597562012-08-07T09:16:10.056-07:002012-08-07T09:16:10.056-07:00Milo is so cute! I'm glad he's settling in...Milo is so cute! I'm glad he's settling in so well.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-70328013420257028002012-08-07T06:34:10.801-07:002012-08-07T06:34:10.801-07:00Love your puppy story, Theresa! Good to know that ...Love your puppy story, Theresa! Good to know that cats can learn to get along, if we ever get a dog. I'd like a beagle too!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-90316648031061110822012-08-06T20:57:11.939-07:002012-08-06T20:57:11.939-07:00I'd love to have a dog someday, but I'm a ...I'd love to have a dog someday, but I'm a bit hesitant about getting one--my wish list is similar to yours. I'm glad to see the experience worked out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84602930700941505722012-08-06T18:18:39.665-07:002012-08-06T18:18:39.665-07:00I'm so happy for you and your family that ever...I'm so happy for you and your family that everything is working out. Our dogs are rays of sunshine in our lives. Dogs are always happy to see you and they never talk back! Enjoy your new family member.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44087788648524583552012-08-06T17:47:12.518-07:002012-08-06T17:47:12.518-07:00It's kind of strange but when I was growing up...It's kind of strange but when I was growing up from the early 50's until about 1964 I never knew anybody that I can recall having a dog. There was a next door neighbor in Cleveland, Ohio who had an Irish Setter named Sean but we rarely saw it. Finally, in 1964 I became friends with a guy whose family had a trained dog act, but I only saw him when we did shows together.<br /><br />I wonder if not many people owned dogs back then or if it was just a matter of where we were living?<br /><br />I used to fear just about everything, but I always managed to survive to conquer my next fear.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-6433744125775743502012-08-06T14:26:30.345-07:002012-08-06T14:26:30.345-07:00Yeah, subbing wasn't nearly as bad as I though...Yeah, subbing wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be ;).<br /><br />Good for you, getting a dog. I won't. I don't remember it, but I'm fairly certain I was traumatized by a dog at an early age. I still have a phobia concerning the creatures.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-19243064765449648382012-08-06T12:39:14.639-07:002012-08-06T12:39:14.639-07:00Milo sounds great! We adopted our dog as a tiny ba...Milo sounds great! We adopted our dog as a tiny baby, so we had no idea what her personality would be like. Talk about huge adjustments. She was everything your friends warned you about. But now she's 3 and she's calmed down a lot. Despite the early days of jumping, scratching, chewing wood, and barking at squirrels (she still does, at all hours), we learned she's a sweet dog who just wants to be loved. And we love her.<br /><br />Congrats on the new member of your family!Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-77921043733960248942012-08-06T12:28:21.445-07:002012-08-06T12:28:21.445-07:00Dogs are awesome! I have 2, and they are so routin...Dogs are awesome! I have 2, and they are so routine driven. They know exactly what time their walks are, what time their dinner is, and what time they get their chew stick. They remind us should we forget:)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14707528498765833522012-08-06T10:32:00.414-07:002012-08-06T10:32:00.414-07:00Aw, what a cutie! I had an energetic little shihtz...Aw, what a cutie! I had an energetic little shihtzu when I was growing up, and I loved that dog to pieces. You're making me want another dog! But not while I'm living in an apartment. :)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55988000404697100932012-08-06T10:06:05.473-07:002012-08-06T10:06:05.473-07:00Cute dog! We've had our cane corso (Who is def...Cute dog! We've had our cane corso (Who is definitely too big, not too energetic, drools after running,only barks ouside, rarely licks, rarely jumps, sheds like you wouldn't believe, but needs little grooming and whose bladder fails him whenever he gets excited about anything) And yes, it's a big responsability and there are some days I STILL wonder why I let my husband talk me into it. But in all, he's a great dog.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22378197432077192392012-08-06T10:03:32.974-07:002012-08-06T10:03:32.974-07:00Hi, I'm a new follower from Elissa Cruz's ...Hi, I'm a new follower from Elissa Cruz's blog.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210398194494998143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-56933597358352398832012-08-06T10:00:14.392-07:002012-08-06T10:00:14.392-07:00Look at him? How could you say no to that?
Glad it...Look at him? How could you say no to that?<br />Glad it worked out.<br />We always had big dogs as kid, the kind that liked to chew. Won't tell you what they did to our coffee table. Or my record collection. Or the wall in the laundry room...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47382062592259592512012-08-06T09:03:55.369-07:002012-08-06T09:03:55.369-07:00I love what you wrote about keeping expectations h...I love what you wrote about keeping expectations high, but anticipation being worse than experience. I'm so happy to hear that everything's going so well!kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027754898527340522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31356744704640700002012-08-06T09:02:58.623-07:002012-08-06T09:02:58.623-07:00I was viciously attacked by a dog as a child. I wi...I was viciously attacked by a dog as a child. I will never own one. I just don't trust those animals. I could possibly own a cat.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com