Day 33 - June 17, 2010 - PLEASE?

"One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why."

This is Chloe. She's pleading for attention. I'm quite used to this look. She uses it a lot when she wants something: food, a belly rub, attention, to play a game... she pleads with me frequently. I can be pretty good at resisting the pleading, but there are times when I don't want to. Dogs have the uncanny ability to read your emotions. They know when you're excited, mad, sad... they're excellent at reading body language. Chloe is one of the smartest canines I've ever met... albeit the fact that she can hardly contain her excitement around new people. She's very good at reading my emotions.

I've only been back a few days, but I've decided to take Chloe for a walk every day, if I can. She loves walks, but she is strong. She gives my mother back pains. Thus far, we've had 3 very nice walks. I enjoy them. I hope she does too.