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Typist: Bethany
It is my understanding one is supposed to be careful in naming a pet because the personality of the pet will often develop to match the name. I was first cautioned about naming pets by a friend who had a cat named Dorje. This cat definitely took his "thunderbolt of enlightenment" name very seriously. I had, however, already named Gryphon, as in the eagle/lion, and was learning the truth of the "be careful what you name a pet" warning. Since we Cascadian Nomads live a life of loving and enjoying nature, I didn't think this cautionary phrase applied to the name I chose for my handsome, harlequin blue merle rough collie. Huxley means "outdoors man." His wish to be outdoors all the time is inspiring but sometimes a bit extreme. Of course I understand enjoying fresh air next to nature, but laying on the wet ground in the rain?
It is my understanding one is supposed to be careful in naming a pet because the personality of the pet will often develop to match the name. I was first cautioned about naming pets by a friend who had a cat named Dorje. This cat definitely took his "thunderbolt of enlightenment" name very seriously. I had, however, already named Gryphon, as in the eagle/lion, and was learning the truth of the "be careful what you name a pet" warning. Since we Cascadian Nomads live a life of loving and enjoying nature, I didn't think this cautionary phrase applied to the name I chose for my handsome, harlequin blue merle rough collie. Huxley means "outdoors man." His wish to be outdoors all the time is inspiring but sometimes a bit extreme. Of course I understand enjoying fresh air next to nature, but laying on the wet ground in the rain?
Outdoors man.
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Huxley isn’t always lying in puddles but there are times I wonder if not for his collie nature to be with family, he would be outside all of the time. A dog that so loves to be outdoors, whether it is because of what I named him or not, needs a healthy coat, a strong immune system, tip-top joints and to just generally be in peak condition. My understanding of pet nutrition is simply that my dogs are what they eat. If Huxley is going to be in the top health needed for so much outdoor time, he must eat a dog food with high quality ingredients. Plus as a dog with a sensitive stomach, I have to feed Huxley limited ingredient, grain free meals. I recently learned that Pinnacle® understands the nutritional needs of my outdoors man as well. Pinnacle is a natural holistic dog food that is grain free for easier digestion. Made in their California plant, with quality ingredients like quinoa, sweet potato, pumpkin and sea kelp, the natural, healthy Pinnacle recipes use high quality proteins. Pinnacle dog food includes antioxidants to support a healthy immune system, fiber to encourage healthy digestion and small stool as well as promoting general joint health and overall muscle tone. I look forward to feeding Pinnacle to Huxley so I will worry less about him staying healthy enough to be the outdoors man he truly wants to be.
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The other dogs and I will occasionally stay inside while Huxley works to live up to his name. But after nineteen years with a Gryphon and never once regretting his moniker, I will constantly enjoy seeing my Huxley throw his head back, sniff the breeze and smile. Besides being careful what I name my pets, I understand my job is to keep my pets doing what they love for as long and in as good of health as possible. I appreciate that there are companies like Pinnacle who understand this too.
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Stay tuned for the results of Huxley's Pinnacle feeding trial!
Does your dog love the outdoors?
What is your dog's favorite outdoor activity?
What is your dog's favorite outdoor activity?
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