And the Winner is SALLY!
I’ve never said that Sally is the best-trained dog.
I mean, don’t get me wrong, she isn’t wild (all of the time).
However, when she came into my life completely shut off from the world, I had never had a dog in my life before and the person who had promised she was his, did nothing.
Which meant I had no idea what to do.
There were so many questions I needed to find answers to.
What’s the best food? Grain free dog food most definitely seemed to suit her well.
How do you train a dog? She was absolutely petrified of other dogs, which means classes weren’t an option.
In the end, we muddled along together, I taught her to walk on a lead, but she can still pull.
I taught her to sit, but sometimes she doesn’t want to.
Of course, I failed at teaching her some things as well. She never really got into playing with toys, even cheese in a hanky didn’t do it. Though bottles and boxes are fun, as is stripping tennis balls.
However, I did manage to teach her to be more of a dog, to enjoy life, to snuggle and be snuggled.
To enjoy human company again.
While she taught me I was worth more and saved my life on many occasions.
What Award Would Sally Win?
With Crufts and Scruffts happening right now, it got me wondering what award Sally would win.
She most definitely is the most sneaky of snack thieves! She stole a chicken ball right off my plate the other week.
She is also easy to fall in love with. I don’t think anyone has walked into the bungalow and not fallen for her goofy face.
Of course, she could always win the silliest Sally of all time! With all the funny situations she gets herself into and the fact she always knows how to make me smile.
Most Caring Dog
But honestly, I think she should win the award for the most caring dog.
From the times she snuggles with me when I am feeling unwell and in pain, to picking up the small changes in Ash’s sugar levels.
Sally is always putting her humans first, making sure they are OK, and trying to tell us when something is wrong before it becomes a bigger issue.
I can’t think of a moment when Sally hasn’t tried her best to look after me.
She is a very special dog and a dog I am very lucky to have in my life for sure.
Do you have a pet? What award do you think they would win?
This post is in conjunction with James Wellbeloved but all thoughts are my own.
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Sally is so lovely but also so lucky to have an owner like you! Lovely little dog. X
Sally looks so cute and very lovely dog. Its nice to know she is most caring dog.
She really is the most lovely of dogs <3
We don’t have a pet, but we’d love to have both dog and cat if we move to a house. Sally is so cute. Happy birthday little Sally.
I hope one day you get the pets you would to have! <3
I am deffo a dog person. Sally is super cute and a lovely dog for sure xx
Dogs are amazing aren’t they! Nothing like a good doggo!
Aww, Sally is so cute and adorable. I just remembered my dog who passed away two years ago. My fur baby is so sweet to me and I am so sad when she’s gone.
Oh bless, I bet you have so many memories of your sweet pup!
Sally is a cutie! You’re both lucky to have each other. And you make me want to get a pet 🙂
She is adorable isn’t she, impossible to say no to lol.
well sally is adorable and good for her and the award!
Thank you – she deserved it and so many more!
Awww so cute! I have no idea what my lazy cat would win lol.
The most lazy award perhaps 😉
Hello,
I loved looking at the pictures of your dog. She is so precious. It’s so cute and I love that you treat your dog so well. Your lucky to have her and she’s lucky to have you.
You are so right I am so very lucky to have her in my life.
I have a friend who has two beagles she rescued. They’re such good dogs to have around.
It is amazing how wonderful rescued dogs are, after all they have been through.
We have springer spaniels and even though they are well trained they are WILD and full of so much energy!!
Oh bless them! Haha I guess it is in the name 😉
Aww Sally is so adorable! Such a good dog! I have a pet, a cat. He is almost a year old. So adorable!
Cats are wonderful aren’t they – I grew up around cats.
Sally is really cute. It is nice to know about her that she likes snacks. I am planning to get one dog for this summer.
Good luck with getting your dog this summer they are amazing companions!
Am not a pet keeper, but this was a good read with beautiful photos.
Thank you so much, pets aren’t for all I am sure.
Oh Sally is so cute! There is something special about a good dog, a beautiful rescue
Honestly, she is just amazing! Don’t know what I would do without her.
Sally must such a beautiful well-trained dog. I would love her too because honestly for me, untrained dogs are a no-no!
She’s a bit wild at times haha! She can’t hear us so much anymore so she just goes off in her old world.
Sally is so adorable and I believe she deserves all the awards. You are indeed lucky to have her.
She really does deserve them all! She is the best!
Awe, what a sweetheart Sally is. Reminds me of my Mom who calls me Sally growing up.
Aww Sally is such a lovely name I believe it is derived from Sarah too!
Sally is such a lovely dog. You are right, training dogs isn’t easy. She’s such a wonderful treasure.
She really is, she’s amazing I don’t know how I got so lucky with her.
How I miss my adorable dog that died last year. Your Sally looks so cute and sounds really smart.
Oh gosh I bet 🙁 sending your some gentle hugs.
Sally is too cute. She looks like such a wonderful dog and the perfect companion.
She is amazing to have around, I’m never lonely with her.
Sally seems to be a wonderful dog. She is so cute and has such good eyes!
Her eyes are beautiful aren’t they – getting a little foggy now though.
Aww! Sally looks like such a lovely dog. I miss having pets around the house, they are so great at keeping you on your toes and caring for you. The entertainment is also fun.
They really are aren’t they – you can never be alone when one is around.
I have an 8 year old MaltiPoo named Sophie. I’m pretty sure the only award she would win would be the Nap Queen…HA!
Oh bless her! Nap queen is an awesome award though!
I think it’s so nice how much you two have done for each other and how you’ve both helped shape the others life x
Aww thank you so much <3 x