Lessons from Sweetpea the bulldog

As a lover of bulldogs and a photographer, I often combine my two passions into one. Sweetpea the bulldog is the keeper of the yard and therefore we spend many hours roaming the perimeter, looking for any new scents. I’ve tried to learn from her, but my senses are not as well developed, a genetic flaw of sorts. She has better eyesight than I do, better sense of smell, more acute hearing. All in all she’s more adapted to her environment. Maybe, we humans have insulated ourselves to such a great degree from our surroundings that we have lost our powers to perceive what is in front, behind, above, below, or beside us.

I’ve decided to take lessons from Sweetpea. She’s now taking me on walks, giving me tours of the yard and the neighborhood. I’m learning to stop and listen, try and hear what she hears, to smell what she smells, and develop the intuitive side of my brain. This could take a lifetime, but I’m willing to give it all the time it takes.

I’m posting a few more Photoshop pictures of Sweetpea. If you look closely you can see into her soul. She bares it for you like a badge of honor.

Comments: 14

Mariana T. May 28, 2007, 12:41pm EDT

Sweetpea is beautiful and I absolutely love the photograph! Yes, she bares her soul - it's pure and positive! I think it's a great idea to learn from our pets. Sweetpea sounds as if she is a typical dog full of wonder - I love them. If everyone watched their pets actions, this world would be a better place...watch how they stretch, fast when they are sick, and drink lots and lots of water...also, they intuitively find grasses which fix them...good article, Miz Suzi - Thank you. Salud.

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Paula C. May 28, 2007, 2:15pm EDT

this is great. Thanks for sharing it.

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Debbie G. May 28, 2007, 2:25pm EDT

Sweetpea is so very well named! Great photo!

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James B. May 28, 2007, 2:26pm EDT

I thought we were the only weirdoes that dressed up their bulldogs. The life lesson we learned from Molly and Dakota is to sleep and eat as much as possible. o;)
Or chase squirrles and birds out of the yard.

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