My Darling Jack

[Jennifer and Jack]

Today I had a crappy day to say the least, I have not been feeling well, It is hotter then h e double hockey sticks here and I have felt pretty tired and no matter how much sleep I get still feel tired.

 

Jack has been getting on my nerves with how clingy he has been to me, (pee pee licking aside) He won't leave me alone for one second, If I am sitting he is on my lap, If I stand up he is clawing at me. If I am sleeping he won't leave my feet.

 

He cries when I go to the potty an dog forbid, I shut the door. It has totally being driving me mad....

 

This morning, I really had it with him, I was trying to take a shower and get ready for a doctors appointment, the baby I am watching was sleeping and there Jack sat barking and barking into the air.. I finally told him to shut up.. in a very unkind way. I kicked him out of my bed room and finished getting ready to go to the doctor.

 

I literally had to pry Jack off my leg, he would not be swayed with a treat or even cheese which is what I normally give him when I am at my wits end with training and want him to comply.

 

I quickly shut the door in his face and off I wen to the doctor....my doctors appointment went terrible, and that is an understatement.. I apparently by not wearing my oxygen have damaged my heart. They decided to test me on a six minute walk to see how I was breathing, literally I won't share how bad it was... so needless to say, I am back on oxygen, big ugly green tanks and all.

 

When I came home and I walked in the door.. I had my oxygen on and I sat down. Jack licked my face and then sat at my feet and let out big heave..... and is fast asleep........

 

It just now hit me that my dog, my beloved Jack has been trying to tell me like he knows how to do, that I was sick and that I needed to get medical attention. He was antsy, panting and nervous for the past week... I thought I was just losing my patience with him because I was so tired.. Little did I know he was trying to tell me to take care of myself.

 

Jack Daniels, you are the perfect dog for me and I am so sorry I didn't know what you were trying to say...

 

I love you forever....

 

You crazy, stubborn Mom

[Joyce & Wilson]

Jack...you're your mom's Hero!!

[Christine & Shelby]

What a sweet and smart boy....another reminder for all of us about how intuitive these amazing Doodles are!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Jack knows best!  You just need to listen.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Hope you feel better soon.

[Leslie and Halas]

Sorry your tests didn't show the results you were hoping for.  Listen to Jack and take care of yourself!  If the doodle says rest, you must rest.

[Jennifer and Jack]

You know I just feel so bad that I didn't realize what he was doing, Hind site.. He never acts that way, Even in the car, since he was a puppy he never not once would ever leave his car seat, strapped in or not.... This morning, he climbed out of the carseat and on to my lap while I was driving to go get something.. I have never seen him do that and instead of him being rewarded for looking after me, I yelled at him to get in his seat..

 

He is not sleeping on my lap.. still clingy as all get out.. but you better believe he is getting loved on like crazy.  I have to try to remember when he does that that there is a reason.. 

 

I never in a million years would have ever known how much I needed Jack in my life. My sweet baby boy..He makes everything better... 

Thanks for all your loving comments... The more I am on here the more I learn about each of your lives, the more it feels like an extended family.. Yet we get each other and are craziness and love we have for our "dogs"

 

This website is the first thing I check in the morning and the last thing I check before bed...

 

 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I hope you feel better soon. Jack sounds like he is looking after you. Take care of yourself.

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Jack is such a sweetie!  You need to take care of yourself!

[Adina P]

awwe... sweet =)

[Donna K & Quincy]

Dogs are definitely smarter than people sometimes. :>) Hope you are feeling better soon.