I can now clean up after a sick dog

[Theskey]

My family had a dog since 4 years before I was born up until I was 10 (I'll be 21 in May). He's in dog heaven now. I wanted a dog so badly after that. Finally, when my dad retired from the Army when I was 15, my parents said it was okay for me to get a dog. I had dealt with severe anxiety for nearly all my life to the point that I was afraid to leave the house, and we all felt that having a dog would be helpful. And better yet, he would be my dog, so when I move out, I get to take him with me.

In December of 2007, when I was 16, I finally got a puppy. He's an adorable tricolor Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Scout. I was prepared for everything - feeding him, grooming him, walking him, playing with him, training him (including potty training), cleaning up his poo... and of course, cleaning up his v*. I freaked out when it first happened, so my brother cleaned it up. But I got stronger over time. Over the months, when we were trying to find the right food that didn't upset his tummy, I got better and better at cleaning up his v* and d* without feeling scared. I can now clean up after him almost without feeling queasy! I suppose it's because I love my dog so much. I feel kind of silly saying he's my best friend, but he really is. He's helped me with a lot of other areas of my anxiety too.

If you'd like, I can share a picture of my beautiful little dog.

[paulinek]

That's great and sounds like he has really helped you as you hoped! We got a black labrador puppy this summer and when he is sick i have to squint my eyes so i can't see it properly and pu a clothes peg on my nose as it makes me heave so i am really impressed with how you manage. A photo of Scout would be lovely

[Erica1649]

Good for you! Yeah, doggie vomit doesn't bother me as much, but I'm not one who is particularly "happy" about cleaning it up, especially when its right after they eat and the food comes back whole gah!! Anyway, sorry for the description, I'm okay with pickin up the poopies.

I also want to get another dog. My dog passed away in 2007 he was 15 and was a Lhasa Apso...his name was Zak. I have his remains sitting on my mantle. I miss him soo much! He was a good dog. He was never the same though after my father passed away in 2005.

I also would love to see a picture of your dog. I love dogs!