I love this thought and the way it is presented.

If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” ~Anonymous

Courtesy of Harley McGuire’s Mother

Lovingly,
Harley McGuire

Ya see, Inoch, it’s like this. My mom is a fan of yours and told me right from the beginning when she met you at the grocery store, and you smooched her, and your mom took the picture, it was made very clear to me how with ‘spect and admiration Ma (and me too) think of you. Mostly I need to tell you that even waiting in the car, I was out of house jail. Lots of times when it’s too hot that isn’t possible. So be still my heart, for sure I was more luckier than Hudson and Dominic who were at home. (although you no doubt were rewarded with lickylishes when Inoch and your people parents came home)

For whatever reason, Inoch, you put your head on my mom’s lap during dinner, it made her happy as I hope it did you ‘cuz she told me she petted you and I wasn’t jealous.

No way would I ever be off a leash, even at a dog park where it’s allowed. My best treat is walking on grass ‘cuz there ain’t a lot of it in Sedona ‘cept on golf courses which I guess is a no-no. Of course, ya know my favorite is the Kiwi Park out by you guys.

Anyways, you made an honorable pup out of me by arfing another side to my story. After all, my publisher person tells everyone that’s what Sedona Eye is all about . . . an opportunity for different points of view to be shared. My deepest desire was that my story might have just maybe for the teeniest moment put a smile on someone’s face ‘cuz for sure it was meant to be on the lighter and happier side. See there, my own point of view about all the negative doggie-doo that jus never seems to end in Sedona. My opinion. (both Mom and my publisher person made me add that)

Lovingly,
Harley McGuire

He always comes home REAL tired. First thing he does is run to the water bowl to drink lots of water and then he runs out in the yard to water the bushes. We always give him the biggest welcome because he helped bring Mom home. We ask him where he has been and what he did while he was gone.

When they come back, Mom always gives us a special treat…she calls it “lickylish”…it’s made out of ice mixed in with our special kibble. Mom breaks it up in small pieces and gives all of us a small piece. It’s really delicious! It’s such a treat that we forget that she left us alone for such a long time. Perhaps, next time when Mom takes Inoch to play with you in the park she will bring you some.

Right now all.three of us are basking in the sun while Dad is sitting outside reading his favorite books…we are having another lazy, restful day as a family…while waiting for the “lickylish.”

Take care Harley!

Dominic and Hudson

Choose from three seminar options: What is my Dog Saying? – Body Language and Communication, March 24; Really Reliable Recall – Leslie Nelson Seminar Video Presentation, March 31; and What is My Dog Saying at the Dog Park? – Dog Park Etiquette & Safety, April 2.

All seminars take place at Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive. Register through the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall or by calling 928-282-7098. Tell ’em Harley McGuire sent ya!

What your Mom didn’t tell you is that the reason why I snuck to her lap was to make her feel better because she missed you. What I was doing, as humans call it, was providing some “comfort therapy” to your Mom because she was so sad from having left you alone in the car for so long. Hope you’ll understand my side of the story and know your mom spoke highly of you!

By the way, you were so cute. I was hoping our moms would let go of our leashes and let us run through the parking lot; but I knew that wasn’t going to happen. Maybe our moms will let us go in a park so we can play.

Take care and chin up, Harley.
Love,
Inoch