Farley here.
One of the most important things a dog does is choose his humans. Humans often think they choose the dog. But any good dog knows it’s not true. Even some cats know this.
The human my choose a breeder or shelter to visit, but when I ask my dog friends they all say the same thing.
They know instinctively which human will be a match. And then here’s what you do:
- Approach human
- Wiggle, wag and generally make a fuss
- Stare at human with doting eyes
- If human is sitting, put head on humans lap. They seem to like it.
- I’m a wheaten and wheatens are known for their ability to hug. So of course, run to human and hug them.
At that point they can’t resist.
I love my humans. I always seem to bark about Kristina, so here’s Matt picking a burr out of my paw. All I have to do is look sad, give him my best brown eyed stare, hold my paw in the air, and tada! I am taken care of. I don’t even have to bark.

I could tell the first time I saw Matt that he was the guy for me.
Woof Woof
All of my pets picked me and my family. We’re all soul mates in every way.
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Woof Woof. Very true.
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Farley, you are so right. I’m sure our cat picked us, with the way she held out her paw, made her eyes REALLY big and sad, and then started purring the minute we held her …
Your posts are wonderful by the way, Farley. Have you ever thought about writing a book? 😉
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I am secretly writing a book about dogs and cats together. But don’t tell Kristina. She likes to think she’s the writer.
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LOL
Your secret’s safe with me, Farley. 😉
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