Why grieving your dog is important and why the response “It’s just a dog” is so hurtful
I can still hear the gunshot ringing in my ears. My 5 year old self was sitting in my bedroom upstairs clinging to my older brother for some sort of comfort. My Shetland pony foal had eaten poisonous weeds, was suffering terribly and the vet said he must be...
A Heartfelt Conversation
It was a hot summer day, the sun blazing, making people stay indoors. An old man was seen sitting under a tree on the pavement looking around at the people rushing by, hoping someone would notice him and stop to talk or ask about him. While he was contemplating life...
Want The Perfect Present? Listen To Your Dog
You’d be forgiven for thinking this post is full of more holiday gift ideas. But It’s not. Those you can find at our Dharma Dog Shop! The present we’re talking about is the beautiful, sometimes painful, always arriving, present moment. How often recently have...
Our Desi Dogs: Loyal Protectors
Have you ever noticed it? All the stray animals in our streets? Cows, cats, and dogs. In our Indian Hindu culture, cows are highly honoured, which is an excellent thing for cows because that means people feed them. But I want to talk about dogs. I don’t ‘officially’...
My Dog, My Teacher: How Dogs Can Help Us With Our Emotions
Like all of our relationships, our relationship with our dogs can be a powerful tool for self reflection. Yes, we love our pets unconditionally, but did you ever feel the eruption of annoyance, impatience or anger when dealing with them? You’re not alone. And it’s ok,...Love Animals and like to Write?
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