My dog, Tuggy, likes to lounge around. His preferred position is on his tummy, with his legs tucked beneath him and his head slightly elevated on some sort of pillow. Whenever possible, the “some sort of pillow” is my wife Michele, or me. Tuggy’s favorite way to lounge starts soon after either of us lies down on the bed. As soon as one of his parental units lies down, Tuggy positions his body at a 90^o
angle to the reclining human and rests his throat and chin on the person’s neck and head. This rather weighty earmuff certainly keeps our ears warm, but leaves much to be desired when we actually need to sleep. If you are wondering why we don’t put a stop to this odd way of resting, there is a simple reason – he’s so loving and cute when he assumes his position, that we just can’t bear to move him. Let’s face it, we secretly enjoy his loving nature and most often, we rub his ears and talk to him while he tries to incubate our heads. Continue reading →