LinaSt.Cecilia2772 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I have a cute little doggy, and his name is Chuy. I know a lot of people own pet dogs, and has anyone else experienced how loyal they really are? I had surgery the other day, and as soon as I came home my dog has not left my side because he has the sense that I'm not well. He'll get up to eat, or go outside, but as soon as he's finished he'll come back to the bed or the couch with me because he just wants to be there while I'm not feeling good. He won't leave me because he wants to be sure that I'm okay. Has this happened to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernadette d Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 That is so sweet, and yes I know how intuitive our "4-legged friends" can be.Ours often amaze us with they appear to know, almost before we have formed a thought, they pick up on it. I hope you are feeling better and will say a prayer for your full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillion Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I have a cat who did this after surgery on my knee............he even followed me to the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 He sounds gorgeous My dog is very affectionate and loving, but she lives outside so she's not really interested in lying with me as much as running around and playing with balls and sticks. She's 12 but acts like a puppy I hope you feel much better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) [quote name='LinaSt.Cecilia2772' timestamp='1339996694' post='2445705'] I have a cute little doggy, and his name is Chuy. I know a lot of people own pet dogs, and has anyone else experienced how loyal they really are? I had surgery the other day, and as soon as I came home my dog has not left my side because he has the sense that I'm not well. He'll get up to eat, or go outside, but as soon as he's finished he'll come back to the bed or the couch with me because he just wants to be there while I'm not feeling good. He won't leave me because he wants to be sure that I'm okay. Has this happened to anyone else? [/quote] I have grown up in a family filled with dogs (And that's not a reference to my brother). I have had at least nine or ten dogs all throughout my life, and that's not including two dogs we had before me for a short while. We currently have four and they are all great. As for loyalty, honestly I have never seen one bit of it. I give my dog attention all the time and she always goes to other people rather than me, even if they are strangers. I am definitely sold on getting a Labrador, Golden Retriever (The only two things Canada has offered to the world other than bags of milk!) or German Shepherd, the dog that makes us forget about my homeland's past with their immense cuteness, loyalty, and friendliness. I like big dogs so all of these seem to be a good fit for me, plus they can maybe show some loyalty. If a murderer walked in and handed my dog a ham she would watch him kill me as she gnawed through it. I believe my EMT friend Josh said it best when referring to his Labrador: "He's not a good guard dog unless you're allergic to dog slobber." Edited June 18, 2012 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) [quote name='LinaSt.Cecilia2772' timestamp='1339996694' post='2445705'] I have a cute little doggy, and his name is Chuy. I know a lot of people own pet dogs, and has anyone else experienced how loyal they really are? I had surgery the other day, and as soon as I came home my dog has not left my side because he has the sense that I'm not well. He'll get up to eat, or go outside, but as soon as he's finished he'll come back to the bed or the couch with me because he just wants to be there while I'm not feeling good. He won't leave me because he wants to be sure that I'm okay. Has this happened to anyone else? [/quote] Double post. Edited June 18, 2012 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Dogs are amesome. My grandfather fell sick a few months ago and collapsed. He was there for almost 24 hours, in and out of consciousness. He has a greyhound and he said later that when he was conscious he could feel her trying to nudge him awake and standing on him. She wasn't fed or let outside the whole time but she didn't make a mess or anything. She's an amesome dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Handy wakes me up when I have nightmares. With PTSD that's pretty often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinaSt.Cecilia2772 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah it's amazing how dogs just pick up on things, mine still hasn't left me and he follows me everywhere. And thank you everyone for the prayers. It means a lot to me, and I'm getting better everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1340007888' post='2445721'] I have grown up in a family filled with dogs (And that's not a reference to my brother). I have had at least nine or ten dogs all throughout my life, and that's not including two dogs we had before me for a short while. We currently have four and they are all great. As for loyalty, honestly I have never seen one bit of it. I give my dog attention all the time and she always goes to other people rather than me, even if they are strangers. I am definitely sold on getting a Labrador, Golden Retriever (The only two things Canada has offered to the world other than bags of milk!) or German Shepherd, the dog that makes us forget about my homeland's past with their immense cuteness, loyalty, and friendliness. I like big dogs so all of these seem to be a good fit for me, plus they can maybe show some loyalty. If a murderer walked in and handed my dog a ham she would watch him kill me as she gnawed through it. I believe my EMT friend Josh said it best when referring to his Labrador: "He's not a good guard dog unless you're allergic to dog slobber." [/quote] Your dog running running to see new people is normal, she has been socialized to be friendly. That doesn't mean she is disloyal in any way, just nebby. Don't even assume your dog won't protect you in a real-life situation. Even a small toy poodle will take on someone attacking his master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' timestamp='1340038328' post='2445813'] Your dog running running to see new people is normal, she has been socialized to be friendly. That doesn't mean she is disloyal in any way, just nebby. Don't even assume your dog won't protect you in a real-life situation. Even a small toy poodle will take on someone attacking his master. [/quote] No, I mean if my brother, sister and I all make a triangle and we put my dog Marley in the middle and we all start calling her, I am the last one she would come to. She seems to like other people more than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTrishaxLynnx Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Dogs tend to follow whomever they sense to be the leader of the pack, and if that person is not around, they'll go to the next in line (who may or may not be the person you yourself perceive to be the most dominant of whatever group you are in.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTrishaxLynnx Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Oh, and yes, I have a very loyal dog who is currently laying on my feet under my chair. She's a chocolate labradoodle named Maddie. She can talk. No srsly. She really can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCatholic Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm not a huge dog fan, but my hubby is, and we have 2 little things. When I had Charlotte, after bringing her home from the hospital, I stayed in bed with her for a few days. Edith (named for St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross, of course!) posted herself immediately outside the bedroom door, which is at the top of the stairs and in view of the front door, and did not leave for 2 days (except for the necessities, of course). I became [i]her [/i]fan on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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