Growing up there always was a dog at home. My first dog came into our lives when i was in the 3rd grade. He was called Bossy, after a canine character my dad used to tell me storeis of. Since we moved around a lot, it helped that there was at least one old friend, no matter where we went. From Nagaland to Gujrat to Rajasthan.. he came a long way. Then came Bozo, Teddy and Sasha.. Each of them have a special place in our lives that no one can take.. and each left a void that no one can fill.
I want Ayaan to have his own pet once he is big enough. Or is it just that i miss having a dog around.. i dont know.. Anyhow.. this sunday, we went to a canine retreat in Khandala, to spend a day away from the city and to spend time with some puppies. It was such a delight to watch Ayaan chase sparrows, try and climb a guava tree, pluck a chikoo, eat mulberrys and rose apples fresh from the bush.. he got all muddy when the sprinklers came on, but my city boy was so happy and pleased with himself :)
He was doing everything at his own sweet pace, till Don and Kaalia,the boisterous 2 month old doberman puppies, ran out and took charge. It was a riot when Ayaan and the pups all went after one tennis ball. :) I was happy to see that he wasnt scared of them, though he made it clear he dint like their cold wet noses touching him :) after a lot of running around, barking, cribbing, and ball tossing all three of them had lunch (in seperate bowls) and went to sleep.
It turned out to be a great day! I am really looking forward to the day when Ayaan gets his own wet nosed companion. There is nothing like the joy of having a constant friend, someone who will share your blanket, chew your shoes, listen to whatever music you are listening to, go for walks, laze around, use you as a pillow, some one to take care of.. there is a lot that a child can learn from just having a pet... like loyalty, responsibility and how to have fun; but more importantly, if you fall down.. get up, shake it off and give it another go.
I want Ayaan to have his own pet once he is big enough. Or is it just that i miss having a dog around.. i dont know.. Anyhow.. this sunday, we went to a canine retreat in Khandala, to spend a day away from the city and to spend time with some puppies. It was such a delight to watch Ayaan chase sparrows, try and climb a guava tree, pluck a chikoo, eat mulberrys and rose apples fresh from the bush.. he got all muddy when the sprinklers came on, but my city boy was so happy and pleased with himself :)
He was doing everything at his own sweet pace, till Don and Kaalia,the boisterous 2 month old doberman puppies, ran out and took charge. It was a riot when Ayaan and the pups all went after one tennis ball. :) I was happy to see that he wasnt scared of them, though he made it clear he dint like their cold wet noses touching him :) after a lot of running around, barking, cribbing, and ball tossing all three of them had lunch (in seperate bowls) and went to sleep.
It turned out to be a great day! I am really looking forward to the day when Ayaan gets his own wet nosed companion. There is nothing like the joy of having a constant friend, someone who will share your blanket, chew your shoes, listen to whatever music you are listening to, go for walks, laze around, use you as a pillow, some one to take care of.. there is a lot that a child can learn from just having a pet... like loyalty, responsibility and how to have fun; but more importantly, if you fall down.. get up, shake it off and give it another go.
