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Dogs Change Lives {Short Story}
Well, nevermind...<br><br>But, I will share the story at least (unless its not allowed)<br><br><br><br><br>If anyone knows me well, they can't think of me without thinking of my dogs. I've been notably called a dog person since I can remember. It's who I will always choose to be, because my dogs are my life. <br><br>My life was changed for the worst when I lost my first dog, Tiffany, a Brittany spaniel, in April of 2006. I didn't know what it was like to lose anyone, and losing her took a huge toll on my life. It felt like I was always missing something. My house was empty without her around, and I couldn't stop wishing every night that I would wake up and she would be lying beside me in the morning. That never came, but my new life did.<br><br> In October of the same year, I found my new world. Tucker, an English springer spaniel, came bounding into my life with all his puppy goodness. The first few months were rough. I was still attached to Tiffany, and Tucker's puppy nonsense wasn't what I was in the mood for, but I asked for him. I raised him since he was able to come home with us, and it turned out he raised me as well. He took away my sorrow, and he brought me more life than I had before. Since he was such an active puppy, I found myself thinking of new ways to entertain him. My mind was on him all the time. I wanted to raise him right, and he presented me with a challenge. Those first few months with him, as much time as I could with him. I didn't spend time away from home without him in tow, if I could help it. We did everything together. <br><br>He also opened up my new dream - to become a dog trainer. He graduated from puppy school, and I had so much fun, one obedience class wasn't enough. I loved being in a cluttered room full of dogs, so I took him on to pursue agility. I found out agility was what we were both made for. We now attend trials together as often as possible, and I work with him regularly to perfect both him, and myself. <br><br>Agility in itself has brought about a courage I have never had before. It has also been a way for Tucker and me to connect unlike anything I've ever felt before. We became one. <br><br>Tucker didn't just bring me courage to strive for a career in dog training. He didn't just bring me a distraction. He brought me life. He taught me to smile no matter what, to have courage and faith, and he taught me to strive for my dreams. He always gives me a reason to be happy at the end of the day, which is what matters most. While I may never have Tiffany back, Tucker has truly been an inspiration to my life, and he already has his place in my heart right next to her.
All good things must come to an end. All endings will begin new good things.
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