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The New "Child" dogs
Have you noticed the change at airports and in city streets where people are bringing their dogs with them more and more? The dogs, too, have taken on a whole new reality in some peoples' lives and whether you agree with it or not, these dogs are becoming child substitutes.
A dog can be a great source of comfort and when you can bring it wherever you go, tucked neatly into an oversized handbag, you can always keep that comfort at hand. The American Kennel Club tells us that these dogs are actually bred to want to be near their owners and to love and be loved.
I recently talked to a woman who was staying over a friend's home during the holidays and had a revelation of sorts. While sitting in the kitchen eating her breakfast, she had a minor shock as down the stairs from the bedrooms came a little Yorkie wearing its pajamas. Yes, this dog has outfits, jewelry, nail polish and gets its hair combed while waiting for planes. The thought of this tiny dog in pajamas brings a smile to my face.
When the kids leave home, couples are opting not to have that empty nest. Instead, they've brought in one of the miniature breeds of dogs to fill the void in their home and their hearts and it works well for them. We know that petting an animal can lower blood pressure, decrease stress and help generally calm someone down.
So, be prepared because the next time you are sitting at an airport you are going to see more dogs. They don't have to ride in baggage and they don't have to have a seat bought for them. On a recent trip, I saw five owners board my flight with their dogs in tow and all of them behaved as though travel were the norm.
No, I didn't see any outfits, but they did have bows in their hair and one woman whiled the time away combing her dog's large fluffy ears. I think it was the Papillon breed.
How do you pamper your pooches? Post a comment and tell me about your dogs. I'm going to be talking about this on Good Morning America this Saturday morning, so be sure to tune in.
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A dog can be a great source of comfort and when you can bring it wherever you go, tucked neatly into an oversized handbag, you can always keep that comfort at hand. The American Kennel Club tells us that these dogs are actually bred to want to be near their owners and to love and be loved.
I recently talked to a woman who was staying over a friend's home during the holidays and had a revelation of sorts. While sitting in the kitchen eating her breakfast, she had a minor shock as down the stairs from the bedrooms came a little Yorkie wearing its pajamas. Yes, this dog has outfits, jewelry, nail polish and gets its hair combed while waiting for planes. The thought of this tiny dog in pajamas brings a smile to my face.
When the kids leave home, couples are opting not to have that empty nest. Instead, they've brought in one of the miniature breeds of dogs to fill the void in their home and their hearts and it works well for them. We know that petting an animal can lower blood pressure, decrease stress and help generally calm someone down.
So, be prepared because the next time you are sitting at an airport you are going to see more dogs. They don't have to ride in baggage and they don't have to have a seat bought for them. On a recent trip, I saw five owners board my flight with their dogs in tow and all of them behaved as though travel were the norm.
No, I didn't see any outfits, but they did have bows in their hair and one woman whiled the time away combing her dog's large fluffy ears. I think it was the Papillon breed.
How do you pamper your pooches? Post a comment and tell me about your dogs. I'm going to be talking about this on Good Morning America this Saturday morning, so be sure to tune in.
Related Topics:
Technorati Tags: pets, stress, dogs
