Lily often closes her eyes while being in a down, stay position. She does this because she is trained to be calm and quiet during long periods. We often are asked if she is tired, or is she sleeping. She is neither, she is just being calm.
Yesterday, at the Paws for Reading Program at the Crimm Elementary School in Bridgewater, NJ, the children also wondered if she was sleeping. Many comments were made about how the reading put her to sleep. In the first grade class, the teacher even posted a question on the board for the children to journal…”What is Lily dreaming about?” Well, this got me to thinking, too, and here is what I think is going on in her head. (Please note there are no dancing sugarplums in this story!)
She’s dreaming of
biscuits and bones
And sausages made by Jones
Of jumping and running
And days spent sunning
She’s dreaming of
chasing squirrels and frogs
And sometimes other dogs
Of balls in socks
And twirling cats in frocks
She’s dreaming of
Lily pads and roses
And things pushed with noses
Of pats on bellies
And bowls full of jellies
She’s dreaming of
Comfort and joy
For every girl and boy
Because she’s not an ordinary dog
She’s a furry gift from God!
What do you think your dog dreams about? Please share your comments below. We would love to hear from you!
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