Notes from a small dog -The lost ball

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

You’ll have heard that they lost my favourite ball… the one I’ve had for ages… Well, she keeps trying to replace it with fakes. She’ll hold out a green thing that looks like my ball… and for a moment I think she’s found it…

Then she’ll throw it and and try to con me into playing with it. But you know, she just doesn’t get it. It’s not my ball…

It’s all new and clean. It doesn’t smell right. It isn’t chewed and fluffy. It doesn’t even taste the same…

But I accept it, sort of, ’cause I know she’s still feeling guilty…

Chasing it though, that;s not really going to happen. I’m sorry, I know it’s upsetting her, but you know…it’s not my ball. Mind, just in case my never reappears, I’m not letting her risk losing this one…

 

What do you mean ‘guilt trip’? There are consequences to losing a ball… you have to have your two-legses well trained… and she’ll get over it.

You know the drill. Discipline, that’s the thing. Be consistent.

It works both ways, you know… and right now she’s feeling consistently guilty.

I’ll let her off. Eventually.

Much love, Ani xxx

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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63 Responses to Notes from a small dog -The lost ball

  1. davidprosser says:
    July 22, 2017 at 06:06

    You know, when he talked about a guilt trip, he could have been a cat.
    xxx Hugs Galore xxx

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  2. First Night Design says:
    July 22, 2017 at 06:06

    Oh, Ani, don’t take it too far. You know what two-legses are like – they’re not as strong as us. Pisch from Crete here via mummy two-legs. x)

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  3. Alexis Chateau says:
    July 22, 2017 at 06:43

    Aw, poor doggie. I remember when I had to give up my dog to one of my best friends (I was leaving the country). I gave her so many worn out toys. I told her to make sure she kept them, because those were the ones he loved most.

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  4. Ritu says:
    July 22, 2017 at 07:28

    Ani she’s trying her best!!!

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  6. pensitivity101 says:
    July 22, 2017 at 08:02

    I know what you mean Ani. I lost all my ‘babies’ in the move. All of them. I’ve got another now, but it’s not the same. What is though is that my Mum and Daddy still love me, but I have this thing with my eyes………… works every time and I get an extra treat! 🙂 Maggie.

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  7. TanGental says:
    July 22, 2017 at 08:24

    Quite right. Hang tough Ani. You’ll both be better for your firm stance. And their guilt often leads to food treats with mine. Chicken anyone? Love Mylo

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  8. willowdot21 says:
    July 22, 2017 at 09:41

    Oh! Ani you are being so mean to your two legs, I can’t manage to sulk for more than an hour! Give her a break my mum says she is a lovely two legs. Hugs Ruby 💜💜

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  9. Mary Smith says:
    July 22, 2017 at 10:08

    Oh, Ani, you’re being a bit too hard on your two-legs now. She’s been feeling so guilty for ages – time to let her off the hook and play nice.

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  10. robbiesinspiration says:
    July 22, 2017 at 10:28

    Oh dear, Sue, Ani certainly is waxing it.

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  11. 2gatherstones says:
    July 22, 2017 at 12:04

    Excellent pooch perspective. I do hope you find the ball

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  12. ksbeth says:
    July 22, 2017 at 12:20

    she’s doing the best she can, ani. you know the two legs, don’t have anything close to the level of instincts that the four legs have. maybe just one more day of sulking and then give her a break. you may still find your ball one day, and that will be a bonus )

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  13. Jessica Bakkers says:
    July 22, 2017 at 12:31

    Those puppy eyes could guilt trip anyone!

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  14. bobcabkings says:
    July 22, 2017 at 13:39

    Well, Ani, despite your stern discipline, you do allow her the pleasure of taking such beautiful pictures of you. I know she enjoys sharing them.

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  15. -Eugenia says:
    July 22, 2017 at 14:20

    Cute post and a beautiful dog.

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  16. Judy E Martin says:
    July 22, 2017 at 18:26

    I have learned to perfect that ‘hang dog’ expression to send my humans on a guilt trup. I see, you are pretty good at it too, Ani. I do think your two-legs has suffered enough now though, she did try her best to find it. Love Roxy xxx🐾🐾🐾

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  18. Victoria Zigler (@VictoriaZigler) says:
    July 22, 2017 at 22:34

    You’re quite right, Ani. The humans have to learn, and if we don’t train them, who will? They just don’t seem to get it about how something that looks the same isn’t the same though; they just don’t seem to understand about the scents and tastes. I’m justill st a puppy, but I get it better than they do. Anyway, keep it up. I’ve noticed guilty feeling humans are quicker to hand out extra treats and play time,. I know that’s not the same as having your favourite ball back, but it might help a little.

    Lots of licks,
    Lilie

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  19. dgkaye says:
    July 23, 2017 at 00:51

    OKay Ani, I think we know you’re really appreciative of the new ball and meaning to get used to it. We all have to accept things we love and lose and move on. I think you’re realizing that now. And who knows, maybe the old one will turn up one day and you’ll be more interested in the one you have now. 🙂 ❤

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  20. Lyn Horner says:
    July 23, 2017 at 01:43

    Reblogged this on Lyn Horner's Corner and commented:
    Love this dog!

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  21. Marilyn Armstrong says:
    July 23, 2017 at 05:17

    We work so hard to make our four-footed pals happy, but they are so PICKY. Gee whiz. We went away for 3 days and came home to sulky dogs, mad at us for not being there. We’ve done our best for them, but they are definitely pissed off at both of us. How DARE we!

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  22. macjam47 says:
    July 23, 2017 at 20:52

    Oh Ani, I’m so sorry you haven’t found your ball. I know how hard it is to move on when something we love is missing. I hope it shows up soon, but two legs is doing her best to make up for losing it. Love and hugs and belly rubs, Ani.

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  25. Adele Marie says:
    July 24, 2017 at 12:05

    Hi Ani. They think we accept the new ball but you’re right, we do just cause we forgive em. much paw love, Dante. xxx

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