I did write this in the Border Collie owners social group so if you are not a member you won't be able to see it, along with all the other wild crazy stuff we go on about - you really are missing out. Anyway I thought it might hit home with anyone that owns a dog and can realise just what a difference they make.

I stated that I took Dillon - see avatar- out for a run as I cycled and another member replied that it sounds like I have fun with him. I do, but "fun" isn't a strong enough word i don't think. Here's my reply:



He has completely turned my life around as far as spare time goes.

I love to walk in the mountains of the lakes and highlands but since he came along i just love walking full stop. Not a single day has gone by since Feb that he hasn't made me laugh. It's not because he's stupid or got a slate loose but because he has no fear and throws himself into anything that you are doing i.e. biking, hiking or other.

I have just cancelled Sky TV as I can't remember the last time I actually switched the TV on to watch a film and I love watching films.

I have more ruined outdoor clothing than functional due to over use. If you want to know what label not to buy ever as everything I have ever owned by them has been rubbish, not worked or broken shortly after purchase then PM and I'll save you a fortune. I should be a tester for Country Walking magazine (which i subscribe to).

My shoulder is falling to bits from throwing a ball, I can throw a Frisbee with deadly accuracy, I have ridden a bike where you probably shouldn't and where they were never built to go, I have a brand new car that is covered in dribble, dog hairs, dog sick and needs a magic tree air freshener every two weeks or a full valet every two weeks to make it look presentable. I have a gap where the filling from my sofa has been chewed and eaten, my favourite flip flops flop but don't flip, the cats stay out longer, the grass in the back garden has gone yellow in patches, there is a massive paint stain on the lounge carpet from when he got hold of a tester pot, the laminate flooring in the kitchen is starting to rise due to piddle flooding and I have to clean every section of the Dyson out weekly, never looses suction my arse. They don't have canines in their test labs rolling on the carpet, chewing things and leaving a trail of miniature debris everywhere.

My food bill has gone up a fair bit, there is a kitchen cupboard overflowing with treats, biscuits, tinned food, flea stuff, worm stuff, leads, conditioning tablets, microchip info, insurance documents and God knows what else.

Through being aware of how I behave transmits to him I have become better at my job, with people and I actually open my post to see what is going on in my life so I can take control of my debts, bills and all those prizes that computers in some far off country have selected me for. I have a distinct half that has grown up but it has also channelled the other half that will never grow up and just wants to play.

I get a maximum of six hours sleep seven days a week and have seen the sun come up more times in the past five months than I have in my life to date. Work seems like a rude interruption to our relationship. I have my evening meal at night. I can’t sit still anymore I have to be doing something and I haven’t been like that since I was about 14.

I split up from the girlfriend two weeks ago as the dog stressed her out but showed her true colours (don’t worry this won’t turn into a counselling session) through how she acted with him.

I have gone from 14st 10lb to 12st 8lb without walking into a gym where the scenery never changes, you share sweat with everyone and everyone tries to look cool whilst looking ridiculous at the same time.

I quit smoking without any issues just so I could keep up with the little bugger.

I am 29 but feel 17 again.

I can’t remember the last time I went nuts on the booze as I know I have to be up and out with him first thing or he goes barmy.

I am the happiest I have ever been in my life right now and it has all come down to one thing – a dog.

Love it.

wow!! what a great post.its so nice to read threads like this

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That a lovely post AND it made me smile if only everyone sees their dogs like this ,

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That post is a joy to read and so true, my dogs also enhance my life and I wouldnt be without them for the world

What a great post, you have mirrored exactly how me and my other half feel since getting our boy Last May, only you have put it in much better words than I ever could

We recently became a 2 dog family 5 weeks ago too because we loved the positive change in our lifestyle so much.

The dyson bit made me pmsl. We have a dyson too and they are just as cr@p as any other hoover when it comes to owning a dog.

I was nodding my head while I was reading that all the way through! I was never one for walking, exercise etc and all that changed since I got Cola, she has truely changed my life for the better and its nice to hear other people dogs have too.

Lol i cant stand dysons either but i find my Henry with the optional turbo head great for pet hairs