Katie didn’t bark at the vaccum cleaner this morning. If she was a young dog I’d be thrilled, certain that I’d desensitized her, trained her not to go balistic whenever I pulled it out of the closet.
But she’s barked at that vaccum every single time I’ve used it for the past fifteen years.
This morning she just looked at me with sad eyes and wandered off to nap.
My eyes are leaky.
Change Is Hard 
December 17, 2021 at 11:39 am
ours too… we know that feeling… biggest hugs to you and to katie….
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December 18, 2021 at 3:43 pm
Thank you. She barked at the snow shovel this morning, so that made me smile.
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December 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Oh, Dawn! Hugs.
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December 18, 2021 at 3:44 pm
Thanks Carol.
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December 17, 2021 at 12:08 pm
Those changes are so hard for humans. I don’t remember–is she pretty much deaf now? I wonder whether not hearing it makes it less tempting to leave a comfy nap?
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December 18, 2021 at 7:56 am
Yes, she is almost completely deaf. She wasn’t napping when I got it out, she was hovering around my feet. I fully expected the usual attack, but she just looked at me and it and walked away. Broke my heart.
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December 17, 2021 at 12:20 pm
Sending big hugs and prayers. I know how hard this is.
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December 18, 2021 at 7:56 am
Thank you.
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December 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
❤ to you, Dawn.
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December 18, 2021 at 7:57 am
Thank you.
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December 17, 2021 at 2:28 pm
I know the feeling. Hugs to you and to Katie.
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December 18, 2021 at 7:57 am
I know you do. Thank you.
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December 17, 2021 at 4:15 pm
So sad! My heart goes out to you. I know that feeling, too.
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December 18, 2021 at 7:58 am
Yes you do. Thanks.
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December 17, 2021 at 4:54 pm
So sad when they don’t have the energy to react like they used to. It is real hard when they get old and we love them so:(
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December 18, 2021 at 7:58 am
It sure is.
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December 17, 2021 at 6:01 pm
I am so sorry Dawn…my eyes are leaking, too. Sending loving hugs and prayers. Sweet Katie 💕
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December 18, 2021 at 7:59 am
Thank you.
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December 17, 2021 at 6:39 pm
Sad, just praying for you two. Perk up Katie.
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December 18, 2021 at 7:59 am
Today seems like she’s feeling better.
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December 18, 2021 at 8:14 am
Believe.
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December 18, 2021 at 9:33 am
Oh, Dawn!
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December 18, 2021 at 3:45 pm
Thanks, P.J.
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December 18, 2021 at 10:33 am
Oh… sending a big hug to you!
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December 18, 2021 at 3:45 pm
Thank you
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December 18, 2021 at 12:03 pm
My eyes are leaky imagining your leaky eyes… so hard.
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December 18, 2021 at 3:45 pm
Yes it is.
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December 19, 2021 at 7:04 am
Sometimes a girl just needs a nap.
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December 19, 2021 at 2:09 pm
I guess so.
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December 19, 2021 at 12:39 pm
Aww, I feel for you, Dawn. She is still living a beautiful life and will surprise you every day. Glad she barked at the snow shovel. My 11-YO Aero’s eyes are cloudy and his hearing is weak. He was never one to bark at the vacuum, but he has his moments. I don’t like thinking about it. Hugs and happy holidays to you and Katie!
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December 19, 2021 at 2:10 pm
Thank you. You have a good holiday too.
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December 19, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Leaky here too, and my heart hurts.
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December 20, 2021 at 12:08 am
AWWW, sending giant HUGS your way. 😥
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December 21, 2021 at 4:28 pm
It’s the hard-of-hearing thing, huh? Dallas got like that, too, and while initially, I was shattered, his vet assured me dogs don’t miss hearing that much … and seriously, it makes for a way calmer, happier pup. Now, if you miss somebody barking at the vacuum, I’ll ship Monkey up to you and let him show Katie how it’s done!!
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