Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Inexplicable communication .


The sun comes out. Wilf wanders through to where I'm working and sits, half expectantly, half patiently, at my side . There's something special about the eyes of a blind dog . Open and trusting . Devoted . The focus somewhere just beyond and behind you. I lean over and scratch his head . He lies down , drums his two front legs excitedly on the carpet, and lets out a high pitched '' let's go and play " bark. He's not done this since he was a puppy . I laugh . The carefree Indian Summer of a dogs life.

Satisfied he's got my attention , he trots out of the office . Leading the way. By the front door he stops. A place beside him on the cool doorstep. I join him there . For once I've read it right . Exactly what he wanted . He turns, reverses himself onto my left foot and presses his full weight against me . A PON's favoured , facing forward, on guard, flock behind him, position . He can't see but he can feel. Something elemental that speaks to the heart .That inexplicable communication between dog and human .

27 comments:

  1. Attunement. Bart was just laying on my foot in front of the fireplace...

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  2. I love that undemonstrative aspect of dog behaviour, where they want to sit or lie next to you, just touching. Hamish did that a lot, and Bertie, who to date has generally been more of a full on lap dog, now also sometimes trots up to me and rests his head on my slippered foot.

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  3. If we listen, they don't need words x

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  4. Wilf can see so much. A lovely way day, with your guardian by your side.

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  5. Who needs speech?

    XXXPPP Daisy,Bella & Roxy

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  6. Beautiful. Love from all of us - Susanne, Daisy, Foxiie and Kiri

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  7. Had trouble logging into your blog this morning...panic began setting in...how could I go on with my day without seeing Wilfie and reading your lovely words? Human version of half a croissant and head tousle...

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  8. I remember Lilac doing a few puppy things every once in a while, too. It's one of the most heartwarming things to see in an old dog! I'm glad you got it right. :)

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  9. Great honour for us humans in that sort of confidence from our canine loved one. Us readers know the world is spinning properly when all is well with Wilfee...DBG

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  10. Lovely human words for a so beautiful story of love with Wilfee.
    Bonne journée à vous trois. Bisous Wilfee.

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  11. My husband just commented this morning how our 14 year old girl seems puppy like whenever we are out working in the yard. She is much older as she struggles up the stairs to the bedroom.

    Cindy

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  12. The care free Indian Summer of a dogs life . Sigh.

    Liz and Mungo in Seattle.

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  13. this post is like fine music.
    it touches the soul.
    and also the comment "if we listen ... they don't need words."
    a most beautiful day for the treasured lad and his wee shepherd!
    love from america profonde!
    tammy j

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  14. Rah. Happy are they who are owned by a Canine and who "read it right". Some blessings can ONLY arise in the intangibles... a {{hug}} for Wilf.

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  15. What a wonderful moment, so beautifully captured. Thank you! This just made my day. I can't wait to get home to my little dog and have some snuggle time with her.

    Purple Magpie in California

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  16. Yes, anoynous has it absolutely right "if we listen ... they don't need words". I think it's given us all something to think about.

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  17. Wilf knew it was time for a break. You complied. Perfect.

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  18. That sweet Wilfie boy. Kind of makes you cry on the inside, knowing the event is precious. That has happened here too. Old dog with a sudden burst of puppy play or telling me to sit down by her and just listen to the birds and smell the spring flowers.

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  19. Jacqueline is so right. Reading this blog is like the human equivalent of a half a croissant and head tousle. A morning requirement.

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  20. What a beautiful story. Today is my Golden Retriever Emma's 15th Birthday, and that my friend was a Wonderful way for us to start the day here in Texas, Wilf is amazing. Susan and Emma Catherine

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  21. Angus - you write so absolutely beautifully - as well as Wilf communicates his wishes to YOU! Such a wonderful image of special moments - thank you so much for sharing them!
    xo
    Sammie, Avalon adn Mom

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  22. one of my shih tzu's is going blind too.

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  23. Bless. A dog guarding his castle. What a good boy Wilf! Splendid pictures today too! Keep on going Wilf!

    With love from your Canadian pals,
    Dianna along with Tor, Willow and Tucker

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  24. As I read this, Petey and I are hip-to-hip on the couch, just within arm's reach for a reassuring tickle behind the ear and a sigh of contentment. These are the moments we always remember.

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  25. When you share these sweet moments with Wilf, it takes me back to my sweet moments with my late Scottie, Otis. 16 years old, blind, deaf, but ah, that nose knew it all and told him the story. During youth, Otis was as independent as Stella is now. But old age's infirmities brought on the cuddling and need to be reassured.

    Cheers,
    Jo, Stella and Zkhat

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  26. Wilf gives the lesson and Angus passes on the insight. You two gladden the days.

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