Love in the Dog World

by Joni Johnson

• “90% of success is just showing up.” Woody Allen
• “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”  Confucius.
• “If you fell down yesterday, Stand up today.” H.G. Wells
• “I think I can, I think I can.”  The little engine that could

                                       Harry

There are a lot of quotes about perseverance and success.  I think Harry read all of them. Seamus (a male Havanese), Harry (a male rescue- about 12 pounds) and Starr (a female Havanese) were at the dog park having a moment in the sun and enjoying treats. Starr and Seamus have been buddies for quite some time but Harry was a newcomer.  All of a sudden, Harry was in love.

            Starr and Seamus

Starr was more beautiful than Elizabeth Taylor, more fascinating than Nelly Bly.  Harry wanted her.  Treats were not an obstacle.  Seamus’ intervention was not an obstacle.  Starr’s complete disinterest was not an obstacle.  Harry understood the meaning of perseverance.

Click on the link below to see the video of Harry and Starr’s first encounter.

I have more videos.  I have pictures of Seamus acting as a sheepdog cutting out sheep from the herd, except that it was an effort to remove Harry from his pursuit. I have more videos of Starr making it clear that she wanted to be left alone.  But to Harry, it was just the call of love.

And how did this interlude end?  Well, I was quite amazed.  Starr and Harry became definite buddies.  A game here, a game there and she was hooked.  Is there a lesson to be learned?  I think the little engine says there is!