Loving my dogs....

Sophie & Sumo 1-11-09

....is work sometimes! OK, of course it's not actually "work" to love my dogs...but let's just say they always keep me on my feet! (so to speak)

Yesterday I came home from work and didn't change into comfy clothes like I normally do. I went to pick up the kids at 3 and when I we got home....our normal routine commenced which is taking out the dogs to pee. I always have one of the kids take out Sumo- although he's the biggest and strongest, he's the calmest and less likely to do something crazy outside (like jump the fence and run away). So I get Sophie...don't even think to put on her prong collar (power steering we like to call it) and head outside. Keep in mind I'm still in my work clothes which is: cute top/dress, leggings and black wedge boots that come up to my knees. Sophie gets fixated on something and begins pulling me ...hard. This is nothing new to me as she is a master at this game- but I usually win. Not this time. Whatever it was she was fixated on she REALLY wanted it because she pulled harder than ever....and well I've got zero leverage or balance due to my dumb ass wearing wedge boots. So...I use all my might to get her under control but ...it's too late....she's got the upper hand. I make a decision- I can't let her leash go because she WILL jump the fence and I'm definitely in no position (or outfit) to go chasing after her....so ....I sacrifice myself and allow her to pull me to the ground. So I hit the ground and she promptly tramples me.

Now, she has no idea that a) she's hurt me b) she's still hurting me by pawing me in the face or c) I'm mad as hell. Chris and Lizzy were both shocked at the scene and rushed over saying "Mom are you ok?" I was ok....my hands were scraped, my face hurt a tiny bit (from the trampling) and my arms were a bit red (not sure if that was the trampling or the fall) ....oh and my boots - RUINED....but other than a bruised mood..I was fine. I only suffered with a sore neck and back for a while last night; I think I'm fine today...but I did learn a lesson: Sophie= prong collar & sensible shoes!!!!!!!