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Which Dog Will Win The Affection Race? {52 Snapshots of Life Week 22} #MultiPetMania

6/4/2015

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Three dogs, rough colle Huxley, miniature dachshund Wilhelm and cardiagn welsh corgi Brychwyn race towards the cameraCompetition 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.

Blue merle cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn leads the race in front of black and tan dapple dachshund Wilhelm and blue merle rough collie Huxley
Blue merle cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn finishes the race ahead of black and tan dapple dachshund Wilhelm and blue merle rough collie Huxley
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Lauren Miller link
6/4/2015 01:40:14 pm

They are too cute!! <3 With the girls, they always race each other, too! Phoenix usually wins, though!

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Bethany
6/6/2015 03:00:09 am

The pictured photos are a race towards me after being released from a group "stay" so this is the perfect picture of training excitement- Brychwyn 1st, Wilhelm, 2nd and Huxley a relatively disinterested 3rd. In play races, though, no one can beat the world's fastest collie (and the Cascadian Nomads longest legged dog!)

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When The Cat Is Away link
6/4/2015 05:45:03 pm

Oh, the constant demand of attention... I've only two cats, but I'm already struggling giving them equal individual attention. You're doing a great job!

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Jenna Hughson link
6/4/2015 11:38:17 pm

Well my 3 huskies lovvvvvvvvve to race each other but I suppose thats a given haha! Love your photos!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at <i><b><a href="http://ownedbyahusky.blogspot.ca">Love is being owned by a husky!</a></b></i>

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Emma link
6/5/2015 04:02:01 am

What a great spin on race! Mom says she is simply out of time between a real job, blogging, our sports, and just spending time with us, it is a full plate!

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Jan K link
6/5/2015 08:12:56 am

Now that is one of the best things about multiple pets....all the love! Ours seem to share my attention pretty well, except for Luke who is the jealous one and always wants to be the center of attention....he butts in on any affection going on, even when my hubby and I are hugging!

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Clowie link
6/6/2015 07:23:08 pm

They look adorable in those photos! When I was a pup, I'd try to push the cats away from the bipeds to get the attention but we're all a lot more relaxed about it now.

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