I totally get how it feels to put thought into something fun for your dog, only for them to be uninterested, and it leaves you wondering if you misread the situation or simply had bad timing. Louise’s story about Faith is a perfect example of how unpredictable our pups can be. She went through all the effort of renting out a field for Faith to run freely and enjoy herself, only for the rain to spoil everything. And just like that, Faith decided that staying dry was a better option than a field adventure!
I can imagine how Louise felt, thinking Faith would be thrilled, only for the rain to change all her plans. It’s one of those moments where you’re left half-amused and half-disappointed, unsure if you missed something or just got unlucky with the weather. And yet, it’s so relatable, especially when other dog owners shared their own experiences of dogs who refuse to deal with the rain, no matter how much they love water otherwise! That one comment about the dog faking an injury to avoid walking in the rain was hilarious—dogs are clever in ways we don’t always expect.
The story also highlights that dogs, like people, can have such distinct personalities. Louise’s faith in Faith’s love of running just didn’t factor in her dislike of rain, but that didn’t stop her from finding the humor in the situation. It’s kind of comforting to know that other dog owners go through the same thing—carefully planning out an exciting adventure only for their dog to veto it for reasons we didn’t see coming. I bet Louise will get another chance to take Faith back to the field when the sun’s out, and I’m sure Faith will make the most of it then.
Have you ever had a time where you planned something special for your dogs, and it just didn’t go as planned? Maybe a walk you thought they’d love, but they refused to cooperate? Sometimes even the best-laid plans end in our pups deciding otherwise!
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