Do you ever wonder about the Reflections of a Dog? I caught Riley sitting in her bed in deep thought this week and luckily I was able to capture the moment. Does she know that we are finished with school this semester? Does she think about how hot it is outside? Or does she wonder when the next treat is coming? I think that a lot of us as dog parents, owners, guardians or what ever you like to be called have wished at some point or another our animals could talk to us. Though I do wonder if they could, would they lose their innocence?
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From what I observe with our dogs, I don’t think they reflect, I think they are observing. Sounds, smells, movement … everything. It doesn’t become obvious unless something different happens. Different sound, change in routine. Maybe they do reflect sometimes but to me it seems they are being watchful of the world around them.
Would they lose their innocence if they could talk? I’m certain they would not. Though sometimes it might depend on the definition of innocence 😉
very interesting insights…I guess it would depend on the definition. I know all my littles view life differently than Riley, as Riley came to me as a puppy and all the rest are rescues… they know the truth about the world or the bad parts they have experienced.
That’s a wonderful photo of your little one lost in thought. I love trying to translate what my Sadie is thinking or trying to say. I think that’s a fun part of being a pet parent – bonding enough with your animal to understand them when they try to communicate. But sometimes I wish they could speak. Sadie had a tummy ache this week and I knew she wasn’t feeling well, but I wish she could have told me what’s wrong so I would know what to do to fix it.
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You are so right… the bonding we share enables us to help them a lot…. sorry about Sadies tummy ache. 🙁
That is some mighty deep thinking Miss Riley! Since the characters in my books are based on my pets, and people returned in the dog’s bodies, they talk like a human. Because of this, mine talk in my head constantly. They are still very innocent, but very funny. Of course, they usually start talking as I am trying to go to sleep.
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I am soooo going to buy your book this weekend!!
A beautiful photo – I often wonder what goes through our cats minds too as they stare off into space. Mind you, knowing them they’re probably thinking about their next meal. MOL
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FOOD!!! I know my little Trixie is like that… she would eat a whole cow if she could, but then she would become a roli poli!! lol
I always wonder what mine are thinking about and wish they could talk back sometimes. Although, it is nice to always have such a wonderful listener.
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I totally agree…Riley is probably a better listener than any therapist I’ve had!! lol
That’s an awesome shot of Riley. I always wonder what they are thinking about. I caught Chuy doing this out in the yard yesterday and he looked so peaceful!
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Thank you so much! Chuy is such a cute little man I can just picture him looking out into the world. 🙂
If you only knew what I was plotting.
lol… now that is what I think when I see our cats looking like that… they sometimes creep me out.
Maybe sweet Riley was thinking that she really could use a pedicure! LOL – love to you Christine and Riley!
She needs another one… did you see her little red toes? I think those are the only ones still painted from Blogpaws! lol
Looks like some really deep thinking there. If I tried that, I’m afraid it might hurt! BOL
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haha… my deep reflection was the fact that I was reflecting on her reflection… that was a little deep.
Deep thoughts…