It seems simple but it’s tricky in some situations. Why? Some streets are one-way so it seems you only need to look in one direction. The one time I thought this was a good idea we nearly got run over by a kid on a 10-speed.
On another day, we came up to an alley. It looked like a wide sidewalk so there seemed no need to stop at all. Bam! - We nearly got hit by a car. I could FEEL Jet’s heart racing from the close call.
It’s the same with people sometimes. They set a perfectly acceptable goal and then get so caught up in racing in one direction to achieve it that they get blindsided from something else charging in from another direction. My Jet did this one time.
She was running her own company but racing to sell a really cool product for another company. Jet was always promoting the gadget for the other firm, failing to look the other direction. Bam! – Her own business suffers terrible financial losses. She is so busy looking one direction (for the gadget company) that she was negligent in seeing the directional needs of her company.
Which brings me to the lesson of the day…
Human or dog, it’s best to always look both ways before heading across a street. It’s also a great idea to make sure you’re going the RIGHT direction. And, once you choose one way, be sure to check the rearview mirror every once in awhile to make sure some yahoo, coming from the other direction, isn’t going to nail you.
Okay, here’s the question of the day from Lincoln who asked: It’s time for a road trip. Any advice on what to do for my sidekick Zinger and I when our humans take us with them?
Dear Lincoln:
You bet I do. Humans pack certain things for road trips and pets should do the same. If you’re all thumbs, shove this to-do list in front of your humans to use as a guide of what to do for you two before going on vacation. It was created by Janet Winter, a mom human, just for this type of occasion. Have a great trip!
1. Bedding such as towels or blankets for the car or crate that Fido has curled up on for a few days - Familiar smells are comforting.
2. Favorite food and water bowls - This will encourage a normal eating routine. Just as people often have problems with a foreign diet, the same thing can happen to your pet. This isn't the time to try the free sample from the pet store.
3. A few bottles of water from your home faucet - This makes the transition to a new taste more gradual and acceptable.
4. Toys that Fido plays with most - But, it's okay to introduce your canine companion to a new sport, like chasing a frisbee on the beach.5. A doggie life jacket - If you're going to be around water, even in a boat, this one item could literally be a life saver.
6. A travel bed or crate mat - This may be easier to transport and may fit in your vehicle better than your dog's regular bed. Have Fido nap on this rather than his regular bed for several days before the trip, and don't forget to put a favorite blanket or towel on top that is packed in your vehicle along with the choice of travel bed.
Miss Janet provides more pet travel tips at:
http://www.dogenews.com/info/Travel---Lodging/A-Packing-List-For-Your-Dog-s-Vacation.html
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