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Big Dogs and High Horses

February 17, 2011

I used to have a Golden Retriever named Barney. He was not our family dog; he was my dog. He was named after the store in New York City. Barney was very handsome and very regal–and he carried himself as such. He wore a Burberry collar, he stayed clear of lake water and he made me blow dry his fur if he got caught in the rain. Barney was my guy throughout my single years and when he died (the night before I got married) it broke my heart.

A month after our wedding, my husband (Cody) and I adopted Floyd Coden. We found him at a Golden Retriever foster home. We were taken with his big head, stubby tail and kind eyes. We didn’t know he was completely out of his mind.

Floyd Coden chases cars like he’s in a video game. He’s the first to jump in the water and he will roll in anything–he doesn’t care whose ass it came from. When I feed him, he eats like he just got out of prison and if it’s thundering out, he will rip down an entire door frame. Floyd Coden is nothing like Barney. He is, however, the cutest dog ever (that’s what it says on his dog tag) and I don’t know of a sweeter dog anywhere.

My girls are lucky to be growing up with Floyd Coden. He’s big, but he’s harmless. He’s by their side if they’re crying and under their feet when they’re eating. I have always said that Floyd Coden is the best dog for your kid to meet if your kid is scared of dogs. If you’re still unsure, don’t come over. Just kidding. You can come over. You even can ask me to put Floyd Coden away, and I’ll do it because you’re the guest, but I won’t be happy about it–and neither will he.

If your kid is scared of dogs, I’m not suggesting that you take her to a dog park and leave her with the dogs as you run away pointing and sticking out your tongue. I’m just saying it’s a good idea to help abate her fears. Maybe think of someone you know who has an awesome dog (like mine) and go visit that person (but not me, unless you know me–I’m not running a petting zoo over here). Go and hang with the dog. Walk your kid in slowly and have her put her hand out so the dog can sniff it. Keep her hands down though. No one is “under arrest” and dogs sometimes jump when little kids hold their hands up high. A love affair might not emerge from the first date, but it’s better than avoiding the issue all together. You gotta start somewhere, right?

No one wants to be scared of dogs. Cautious is OK. Cautious is smart. In fact, I’m actually a little worried that my kids aren’t cautious enough. I don’t think they know that they can’t go up to every dog and take a bone out of their mouth while they’re chewing. Not every dog is as patient as Floyd Coden. I’m not as patient as Floyd Coden.

Floyd Coden is our poochini. He’s our poochikins (Cody hates when I call him that, so I say it all the time when he’s around). I love Floyd Coden like he’s my child so I have no problem admitting that I’m on a high horse when it comes to him. I’m going to get down and not just because you’re done with me—but because if Floyd Coden were to see me, he’d probably hump the horse.

 

 

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  1. Gina B says

    February 17, 2011 at 10:37 am

    i can't take it anymore. you are my morning daily dose of a good giggle while having my coffee and doing some work emails!

  2. Gina B says

    February 17, 2011 at 10:38 am

    oh sorry, let me rephrase.. i can take.. please do not stop! i love it!

  3. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    There should be a Perfect button somewhere on this here. PERFECT! ~Erika Roman Saint Pierre

  4. sara says

    February 17, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    I feel so bad I asked you to put Floyd in the other room for D! omg LOL

  5. JMM says

    February 17, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Barney MADE you blow dry his hair? Oh my… it IS amazing what our pets can MAKE US DO, isn't it?

  6. DKetch says

    February 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Love that dog…

  7. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    We need to swap dog stories. I built a ramp for my dog because he didn't like the stairs. Jody S.

  8. fish says

    February 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    Why doesn't Floyd have a stage name like Sweet Pea and Lovey? Maybe it is because their names were changed to protect the innocent and Floyd probably is guilty every time.

  9. Colleen E. says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:27 am

    I remember Barney. He was indeed stylish. Floyd could be Ruby's litter-mate (but she's a lab, so probably not). She even went so far as to get kicked out of doggy day care.

  10. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Glad to know there are other dogs in the world like my Angus…….he'd love Floyd (and he would have loved Barney as well)

  11. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Barney: )

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