He's a Good Dog...

Jake. He is his own breed. I say he's an Anatolian Shepherd... Rich says he's a mix. I'm right and I know it. When someone asks what kind of dog Jake is... we say he's a Jake Dog.

Last night as I lay next to my husband, I reach out to hold him close as he sleeps. On the other side of him is Jake. Jake was snoring.. safe and loved in Rich's arms. Mind you, this is an every night occurance when Rich is home. I've grown used to playing second fiddle to Jake. Partly because it's not a battle I'd win in the first place and second, because he loves Rich as much as I do. When Rich and I come home from work Jake comes ALIVE! Well, not so much for me... I get the "Oh, it's YOU" look while Rich gets the whole, "Man, I love you... where have you been?....I've missed you..."  Jake grieves for Rich when he's gone for more than a couple of days. He won't eat or drink, doesn't play, won't sleep with me - much less in the bedroom, and sighs and moans day and night. Do they make doggy anti-depressants? Just wondering. Rich is going to be gone for a lot longer than 1-2 weeks pretty soon. How do I prepare Jake for deployment? They are tight... best buds...companions...a man and his dog!

Can you teach a dog to Skype?