Competition can be cute
Typist: Bethany
Perhaps the most difficult part of life with three dogs is the constant competition for attention. Add an exceptionally needy cat and a cockatoo always craving all eyes on him, and my multiple pet household becomes a nonstop race to be noticed. When considering the addition of a third dog to the family a friend warned me that it didn't just mean dividing my time further but adding more time to pet related activities. That friend was right. My pet habit hobby is all consuming. Fortunately, my pets accompany me while enjoying my other hobbies, traveling and doing anything and everything outdoors. In fact, I consider road tripping and outside activities to be Wilhelm, Brychwyn. Huxley, Leo and Amelia's hobbies too. Not usually competitive hobbies, the pets still need to feel equal in the amount of love and attention they get while we pursue our interests together. Wherever we roam, there is no greater sight than an affectionate gaze from Wilhelm, Brychwyn rolling to his back for a belly rub, a wide-eyed over-the-shoulder smile from Huxley, Amelia closing in for a head-butt or Leo bowing down to be scratched. I just wish the five of them trusted me to manage my time well enough to not make me feel like I am always the prize in a contest. I love all five pets equally and I know that they care for one another despite what seems like a constant battle to crush each other for an extra pat or treat. Anything and everything that is possible to ensure each pet gets individual caring and group attention as well as security and confidence in their place in our home and the world, I do it and I won't stop. Yet the race for affection isn't likely going to end. So like all things about life with multiple pets, I will just learn to love it too. After all, some races are wildly fun and awfully darned adorable, even if nobody ever really wins.
Perhaps the most difficult part of life with three dogs is the constant competition for attention. Add an exceptionally needy cat and a cockatoo always craving all eyes on him, and my multiple pet household becomes a nonstop race to be noticed. When considering the addition of a third dog to the family a friend warned me that it didn't just mean dividing my time further but adding more time to pet related activities. That friend was right. My pet habit hobby is all consuming. Fortunately, my pets accompany me while enjoying my other hobbies, traveling and doing anything and everything outdoors. In fact, I consider road tripping and outside activities to be Wilhelm, Brychwyn. Huxley, Leo and Amelia's hobbies too. Not usually competitive hobbies, the pets still need to feel equal in the amount of love and attention they get while we pursue our interests together. Wherever we roam, there is no greater sight than an affectionate gaze from Wilhelm, Brychwyn rolling to his back for a belly rub, a wide-eyed over-the-shoulder smile from Huxley, Amelia closing in for a head-butt or Leo bowing down to be scratched. I just wish the five of them trusted me to manage my time well enough to not make me feel like I am always the prize in a contest. I love all five pets equally and I know that they care for one another despite what seems like a constant battle to crush each other for an extra pat or treat. Anything and everything that is possible to ensure each pet gets individual caring and group attention as well as security and confidence in their place in our home and the world, I do it and I won't stop. Yet the race for affection isn't likely going to end. So like all things about life with multiple pets, I will just learn to love it too. After all, some races are wildly fun and awfully darned adorable, even if nobody ever really wins.
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