My friends who know me, are aware that I am more comfortable around animals, than people sometimes. Animals were created by God, and offer unconditional love; just as our Father in heaven offers to His children.
We have been helping train and rehabilitate animals, to help them find forever homes. It also eases their transition into their new adoptive homes.
Animals are not disposable or recycleable. They can't control or over come their owners lack of awareness. Dogs for example: have to release pinned up energy, and have to have an outlet. Animals not receiving this can't control the outcome of their action. Chewing, barking, pacing, eliminating waste in the house, (you weren't home. I couldn't hold it anymore.)
Dogs are pack animals and have physical needs, they have to walk or run, to release energy and stay healthy. The walk is very important in ownership, it helps develop trust, bonding, and following you the owner. It represents pack leadership.
A fenced back yard is great but, does not fulfill the need for walk/run exercise to be drained. Have you noticed perimeter walks, running the same path wearing away your grass, barking at neighbors walking, or at other dogs in the neighborhood. This is a form of draining energy and routine boredom.
Dogs need to be challenged! A minimum walk of at least 20 minutes twice a day is a starting point. A healthy dog should be walked for 45-60 minutes to drain energy. You will notice a more relaxed, well behaved dog. The walk will also help increase your heart rate, and give you more energy. We all are aware of our health...it's important to us. We can't forget about our pets.
A walk will help you relax, a sense of calm, and help to clear your head. There is nothing more precious than walking in sync with your beloved pet. Listen closely as their strides match yours, listen to their breathing, inhales and exhales...listen deeply you can almost sense their heartbeat. I've found it to be very rewarding listening to my dog.
Animals live in the NOW. A place where human condition and society have not allowed us as owners to think. We live in the past, present and future. There are many what if's in our lives. Don't dwell on the past, it can consume you. You can chase time but, you will never get it back. The future is always coming in the form of another day. Plan as best you can. Lessons are learned from success, opportunities and failure. Learn from your successes and failures but, they will be in the past as soon as they are over. Live in the NOW.... with your pet, your family, your children, and grandchildren. Condition yourself, that it is OK, if you didn't finish all of your daily planned lists, there is tomorrow. Life comes up, things happen beyond one's control, try to keep yourself in check, it can help reduce your level of stress. Bringing us back to our families and pets.
Time. Spend that quality time with your pet, your family, your children, and grandchildren. Don't chase time that is already gone...make plans, spend your time wisely. Then you will become a happier you. Live in the NOW, we can learn a great deal from our pets.
Trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe and is always with you!
Peace and Blessings,
Marcus and Wilson (Team Wilson)
Hebrews 13:8
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