Midnight Lady Diamond, My Thoughts and Experience

Tue 23 Jan 2007 3:59:43 PM GMT

Hi To All The Pet Lovers In The World!!

I am not the best with words but I will try hard. A year after my husband and I were married we received a beautiful rott for our anniversary. Being the first Dog I ever had and had the responsibity to train was quite interesting. When she was 5 months old we enrolled her in puppy kindergarden. She didn't do real well the first class but by the second visit she walked where she had walked the time before, which didn't help me because she was just dragging me around with her. by the time class started I was ready for home..but she was so excited to see the other puppy's. She did wonderful really payed attention and did just what she was to do. The dog trainer said she would make a great dog for the dog shows. She really had a beautiful stance for sure. Then One night after work I came home and she was in pain. I wasn't sure what was going on so took her to vet. They ex-rayed her and found she had Hip Dysphasia. I was devastated. I knew nothing of this Illness at all. She was on pain medicine most of her life as well as calcium pills. But despite all her pain she was our best child yet..

She was such a beauty and joy to watch play and learn. If she threw a toy in to my laundry basket she would stop and bark until we could get in to find it. I taught her that she couldn't knock the laundry out of basket and she didn't. We then took her to Dog obedience class and she did well until my husband would show up and go to a picnic table and ignore her.. Midnight learned fast how to whine and whimper. we would be walking in a circle and when she could see my husband again she would bolt with me dragging behind. finally she got better took a couple of visits from husband to get her settled. then he really obeyed the trainer and me.

In 2002 we ended up with custody of my grandson and I was concerned that Midnight might hurt the baby, since all our children were grown and no little ones around most of her life. Boy was I wrong, that little guy would walk to places I was afraid he would get hurt so I would go take his hand and say too dangerous no no. after a couple of this the dog started barking and I looked up and Midnight was looking at me and then the baby. she had blocked the baby from getting in to the place I felt my be dangerous and was not moving and the baby was sure trying. pulling midnights hair trying to get her to move.. I went and got the baby and midnight stayed in the area in case he went back again. They became real good buddies. They played together and at night midnight would sleep for a few hours outside his door. she never did sleep on his bed even when he was sick. couple of nights Midnight had run into our bed room and give a low bark and run to our grandsons door. I would go check on him and he would have a high fever.

We were able to take a cruise and of course dogs are not allowed. we left her in the vet kennel for about 10 days. we called when we could but cell phones were not allowed on the ship. we enjoyed out trip but hurried home to see Midnight and I was shocked she had lost weight and not doing very well at all. we took her home and took days for her to settle down and know we were there for her. Poor dear. then few years after that we took her to California with us and we had a great time, there were lots of pet friendly restraints. she even got to see the beach. it was wonderful. while we were there we noticed a small knot on her neck. We were only there 7 days but by the time we got home the knot was huge. took her to the vet upon arriving home and found it was cancer. I always knew dogs missed there masters and if they died they morned like humans but I never knew a trip with out your pet could cause such a traumatic state on the beloved pets. (we could talk to her when we were able to call )

Rott's or any other pet, are the responsibility of the owner, and if trained not to hurt people and owners watch there pets closely there should not be a problem. Owners should also know there pets and be aware that pets can be dangerous. You should never get a pet without fully researching the bread and being responsible to train and care for properly. Please be dedicated to your pet and train them so they know how to make you happy.

Title: Midnight Lady Diamond, My Thoughts and experience

Date: January 28,2007

Name: Ritchal, Elaine

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Elaine_Ritchal

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