tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post7408499711416337784..comments2023-10-30T04:01:58.570-04:00Comments on The Writer's Dog: Need some social networking? Get a dog!Peggy Frezonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-86639153890809536702011-02-22T16:24:10.058-05:002011-02-22T16:24:10.058-05:00Hi Heather! Yes, it's so true - in fact the m...Hi Heather! Yes, it's so true - in fact the movie "Must Love Dogs" kinda proved your point I think. I'm generally an introvert so my dogs have really helped me be able to get to know lots of people socially. Wow, just another thing they give us without demanding anything in return :-)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659617396451669782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-80774113123897448062011-02-22T16:06:29.844-05:002011-02-22T16:06:29.844-05:00I love reading through all your comments. It looks...I love reading through all your comments. It looks like we have a lot of social dogs represented here! I too find myself not only answering other people's questions about MY dog, but going up to complete strangers to talk about their dogs. It's just so easy and I tend to walk away remembering all these great things about the dogs and thinking.. wait, what was the owner's name again? lolHeather @ Trupanionhttp://www.trupanionpetinsurance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-73258520509839099082011-02-20T22:57:46.807-05:002011-02-20T22:57:46.807-05:00Definitely true... I don't know if I would hav...Definitely true... I don't know if I would have met as many of my neighbors without Bella to break the ice! Though I find that I know all of the dogs' names instead of the people's.Pup Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539666792034242448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-63012403546571838482011-02-20T19:06:16.548-05:002011-02-20T19:06:16.548-05:00@FiveSibesMom Awww thank you! The feeling is mutua...@FiveSibesMom Awww thank you! The feeling is mutual. I'm grateful for all my doggy bloggie friends.Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-87791155122545266492011-02-20T14:37:29.080-05:002011-02-20T14:37:29.080-05:00Thanks for sharing this! Your guest writer is abso...Thanks for sharing this! Your guest writer is absolutely right. I'd never talked to other people in my neighbourhood until I started taking my dog for a walk. A lot of people stop us to pet Aschiuta or ask about her age, gender, name, breed etc.<br><br />I must say having a dog is good for getting a date too. I've had people ask me out.<br><br />I guess people want to talk to others, but they need a common ground and having a dog can be the basis of a good conversation. Plus, this trust comes from the idea that an animal lover has to be a good person.Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-4178991893757144972011-02-20T13:02:14.658-05:002011-02-20T13:02:14.658-05:00Great post and oh how true! I've met some wond...Great post and oh how true! I've met some wonderful people through my canine social networking - including Peggy of Peggy's Pet Place! :-)FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-79492105048667081812011-02-20T12:51:52.407-05:002011-02-20T12:51:52.407-05:00Truer words were never spoken! Some neighbors don...Truer words were never spoken! Some neighbors don't know my name but they sure know the names of my dogs!!!Jan Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110939764789565303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-75210052916284938042011-02-20T11:17:20.841-05:002011-02-20T11:17:20.841-05:00You have to have a heart of stone to resist an Ita...You have to have a heart of stone to resist an Italian greyhound. Three of our best dog park friends are Italian greyhounds, and those big soulful eyes make me melt every time!<br /><br />I agree whole-heartedly that dogs are wonderful social bridges, and without my dog park experiences, I wouldn't even have a blog!Life Studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300027114136779170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-57043173712219546862011-02-20T01:51:15.981-05:002011-02-20T01:51:15.981-05:00Soo many people at the dog park want to know what ...Soo many people at the dog park want to know what kind of dog Charlie is, that question alone has gotten people to talk to me more then any other.Jessihttp://www.walkalongpaws.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-62274664258204726022011-02-19T15:51:24.307-05:002011-02-19T15:51:24.307-05:00I have found myself walking up to people with dogs...I have found myself walking up to people with dogs and starting a conversation like we were old friends. I would never do that if they didn't have a dog. Going to the vet, everyone becomes instantly friendly and it's all talk and bark there. Blogging of course, with dogs or cats really let's you make lots of friends. I cannot imagine life without a dog or my cats. Lots of love, Debbie and Holly♥I am Holly♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15463732288448178247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-69109100442097997822011-02-19T10:14:04.424-05:002011-02-19T10:14:04.424-05:00I've often heard it said that if a man wants t...I've often heard it said that if a man wants to meet a good woman, all he needs to do is walk a dog. I believe it!<br /><br />Pat<br />www.critteralley.blogspot.comPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-48685748252998941392011-02-19T09:51:00.518-05:002011-02-19T09:51:00.518-05:00@Corbin, @Maggie Mae @Levi Mac Yes, these dogs are...@Corbin, @Maggie Mae @Levi Mac Yes, these dogs are bringing us all together very soon!Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-86022423385754407102011-02-19T09:49:59.011-05:002011-02-19T09:49:59.011-05:00@Karen That is an interesting take on the issue. M...@Karen That is an interesting take on the issue. Maybe Jersey needs to come with a timer. ding! Ok, time is up!<br /><br />@Linda Oh, that must give a mom a wonderful peace of mind. I hope she meets a nice friend in the bulldog/beagle person!Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-53752021734128934232011-02-19T09:45:57.975-05:002011-02-19T09:45:57.975-05:00@Anny Sorry for the typo there, I guess I need to ...@Anny Sorry for the typo there, I guess I need to put on my glasses!Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-82287329129362448632011-02-19T09:45:02.948-05:002011-02-19T09:45:02.948-05:00@Georgia Little Pea How nice of Rufus to help thos...@Georgia Little Pea How nice of Rufus to help those men! <br /><br />@Amy good point about the dog being well behaved. Guess we wouldn't make be making many friends with the opposite!Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-53396595857756120052011-02-19T02:06:30.197-05:002011-02-19T02:06:30.197-05:00Benny and Lily - I just LOVE the BOL. :)Benny and Lily - I just LOVE the BOL. :)LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-80293906842296846232011-02-19T02:04:18.791-05:002011-02-19T02:04:18.791-05:00One of my daughters is single and lives in the cit...One of my daughters is single and lives in the city. She has a cat, but hasn't had a dog since moving out on her own - and misses them.<br /><br />Just this week in fact, she called me when she was out on a walk and had to hang up and call me back because she wanted to introduce herself to a newcomer to the neighborhood ... a bulldog/beagle puppy!<br /><br />This is NOT the first time I've been hung up on and postponed when she met a new "friend" and I think it's terrific.LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-52672918460429931222011-02-18T21:28:05.380-05:002011-02-18T21:28:05.380-05:00When Jersey was a puppy I got a little TOO much at...When Jersey was a puppy I got a little TOO much attention :O I literally could not go anywhere without being stopped by atleast one person and the pet shop? Forget it! I would be in there for at least 10 minutes before I could actually get to what I came to buy. It could be annoying at times, but it was very good socialization for Jersey. She got to meet A LOT of new people!Karen Frieseckehttp://www.doggiestylish.com/store/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-70951654896358538752011-02-18T16:55:41.385-05:002011-02-18T16:55:41.385-05:00OoH yes! Mom and me has met so many wunderful new ...OoH yes! Mom and me has met so many wunderful new furiends because of ME and tomorrow you will be our newest, can't wait!<br /><br />Woofs and Licks,<br />Maggie MaeMaggie Mae and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938522202729658260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-49472828145154343422011-02-18T14:57:59.679-05:002011-02-18T14:57:59.679-05:00Its true! Mama is shy around people, but she will ...Its true! Mama is shy around people, but she will ALWAYS open up if someone has a dog she can pet, wants to pet one of us, OR is willing to talk about dogs with her! And cats too of course!Trixie, Lily, and Sammy-Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480768918837568036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-85125698715140982782011-02-18T12:52:08.098-05:002011-02-18T12:52:08.098-05:00It sounds like I'm not the only one who meets ...It sounds like I'm not the only one who meets new friends because of her dog! Thanks for all the support. I also have found that Meetup groups focused around my particular dog breeds are a great place to meet like-minded people. Because you are right, @Levi, people without dogs just don't tend to get it. lolHeather @ Trupanionhttp://www.trupanionpetinsurance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-13725185290453932622011-02-18T12:43:33.264-05:002011-02-18T12:43:33.264-05:00Oh we like this post. We met lots of people. Mom k...Oh we like this post. We met lots of people. Mom knows all the doggies names and not the humans names. BOL<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-65512476198320877782011-02-18T11:49:39.252-05:002011-02-18T11:49:39.252-05:00Other dog owners always speak to us on our walks.
...Other dog owners always speak to us on our walks.<br /><br />The Lady Of The House says no-one she didn't already know ever spoke to her before I came along.<br /><br />Dogs rule!!Elaine Pritchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080539206900278289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-90032766478278442252011-02-18T10:47:47.183-05:002011-02-18T10:47:47.183-05:00Dogs are great ice breakers definitely. Walking my...Dogs are great ice breakers definitely. Walking my dog around the neighbourhood made me more friends. People were just friendlier if you have a dog with you and your dog is well behaved :Dbooahboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855494427481650614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636731278531757769.post-16853315503143598562011-02-18T10:36:03.467-05:002011-02-18T10:36:03.467-05:00Very true! I've brought mom together with man...Very true! I've brought mom together with many great people and this weekend, we'll be able to add YOU to the list!<br />-CorbinCorbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099985133525531865noreply@blogger.com