A Letter to Dog Moms and Dads of Shy & Worried Pups

A Thank You letter to Dog Moms/Dad raising shy & worried pups

Raising me probably hasn’t been easy. I want to let you know that I understand how much you give up for me on a regular basis. I recognize your efforts and how you stick up for me.

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First... A casual trail walk… well, there’s nothing casual about walking with me. My worry probably feeds right up the leash and you probably feel that same worry. Is someone coming? Is there another dog? Kids? Are they going to try to approach me? How will I handle it? There’s so much for you to think about. I get that and love you for considering my safety. I know that you would probably like to go on more relaxing walks and one day, I hope we can. Until then, I appreciate your mental and physical devotion.

 ...That party you were invited to but declined because you knew I couldn’t stay home alone yet. You didn’t want to stress me out and I do appreciate that sacrifice (even if sometimes I secretly know that you didn’t really want to go anyway and were happy for the excuse).

  ...The opinions you have to listen to on a regular basis from well-intentioned people but people who don’t know me, us, or our relationship together. They tell you that “I’ll get used to it” and the “it” varies all the time. It might be meeting other dogs, greeting new people, being held, going in the car, etc. I know it’s draining to keep receiving those opinions and hard to continue advocating for me but I really appreciate that you do.

 ...The Vet visit should seem like a simple yearly visit but always seems to require a lot of extra time, some “special happy drugs” before we go in (they’re usually wrapped in good food so I’ll take them anytime), and you constantly need to ask the vet staff to go slow or stop frequently. I’m sure that feels hard and sometimes even a little awkward but you’re always there for me. The vet staff is always trying to touch me. You say it’s for my own good and I want to believe that but it’s hard and scary and I know you are worried about me. So I appreciate that you make special plans, just for me

So Mom/Dad... a huge heartfelt thank you. I may not be the dog you expected to raise but I hope I can be the dog you need. 
I love you. I appreciate you.
​Thank you 🐾

Love and licks 💕
Your SHYning star

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