Four-legged besties

This summer past was amazing for me for so many reasons, and also for my dogs.  They overcame fears, such as Sully's fear of jumping in the water.  They really got to live like farm dogs and it was great for them.

Then they started developing some bad habits that I was having a difficult time altering.  And they starting having a lot of animosity toward each other.  In the middle of these doggie issues we moved to our new home.

There has been such a difference in my dogs.  They like each other again.  They are friends.  They've gone back to doing the things they used to do, like when Libby is lying down Sully will let out this huge sigh, flop herself down in front of Libby, and Libby will groom her.  They play together again.  There are no more fights over food because we've gone back to open feeding.

The best part for me is that I get to be around my dogs all of the time and that's been good medicine.  I love the cuddling, petting, watching the silliness.  I love hearing the "Libby noises" (if you are not privy to what those are, they are these weird noises she makes - nonverbal expressions, sometimes sounding like growls, but if you know her, you know the difference).

People with pets, on average, live longer than those without.  And there have been many documented benefits of "pet therapy".  We are all doing well in our new house.  And I am doing well with all the pet therapy!

PS In this last picture, I had to bribe Libby to take her picture (she HATES the camera) so I am holding dog treats above my head.

PPS I will get around to posting pictures of my new home, I just need to clean a few things up first...