Farm Fresh Blog

I watched the National Dog Show last night. They say people who have dogs are healthier. I'm not sure if dogs make us healthier, but they certainly enrich our lives. On the other hand, some dogs are definitely medicinal. Take for instance, this dog:

His coat is soft and plush, much like an otter or a beaver, in short, he is extremely 'pettable'. Is that a word? If not, it should be. And beside the definition in Webster's dictionary, they should have a picture of this dog, with a little arrow pointing toward his ears.

Yes indeed, Dillon's ears can lower your blood pressure.  If I ever stroke out, it will be at work, not at home when Dillon's ears are within reach. I have freakishly naturally low blood pressure. Why? Dogs. In particular, Dillon's ears.

As a dog trainer, I know all the reported evils of allowing "unsolicited, unearned" petting of your dog.  My answer to this is "horse hockey."  I pet my dogs when I want to pet my dogs. It pleases me and them. If it became a problem, then I'd stop, but until then, bring on Dillon's ears.

Which brings us to last night.  Other Half got food poisoning. (and that, Dear Friends, is why you shouldn't let your husband buy discount chicken from the grocery store!) One thing became quite obvious last night:  Dillon is a 65 lb heating pad and is quite happy to be used as one.

So not only is this a good hunting dog,

and a promising cadaver dog,

and great with kids,

he is also a very good dog to keep in your medicine cabinet, for stomach cramps, high blood pressure, head aches, and whatever else ails ya!