Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to me and my two cross-bred dogs, lava and spatula.
Having a dog is almost abandoning your personal space. Well, in any space, about that. They try to sit anywhere, including inside your knees, despite their small weight. And there’s the sofa. Dogs are literally everywhere, so you might say goodbye to enjoying a peaceful night in front of the TV or welcoming friends.
The three fit, no problem
The surprising fact is that no matter how small the sofa or single bed is, at least two dogs will fit there without any problem, with no room for one person at all. The third one is to try and participate if the opportunity is given. And somehow, the sofa can make space for all four-legged beasts, but there are no humans at all. And we don’t even get into dog hair issues. That’s not even a problem. It is a constant presence like breathing air. And, despite the large garden, to make it even more interesting, the spatula and the boom choose to play on the sofa as the most convenient location in the entire house. And when I say play, I mean biting each other in a fierce and excited playful way, running around, jumping up and down on the couch. There is no need to mention how many times a vacuum cleaner is released per day.
I think it’s something I signed up
Rescuing a dog is funny, or two or three, you don’t think about the little things that will become meaningful everyday events. It focuses on costs, dog food, veterinary bills, and training, but forget about the joy of sharing funny moments every day. One of those moments is certainly sitting on the couch and I have three dogs around me, but the smallest dog, Lajka, is usually next to my knees or shoulders. And for some quiet moments, when no one is playing, jumping, barking, and when everything is still, I can actually be grateful for the amount they have given me. Except for dog hair, I wish they had kept it to themselves.
Lava is a solo player
Certainly lava is something special for me. She is in a very bad mood. She plays on her terms, when and where she wants it, and the way she wants it. Everything else is no and she groans proudly to make sure everyone is aware of her opinion. And there’s jealousy. As soon as Hela and Lajka get my attention, there is Lava’s ass, pushing them aside and finding the place next to me. Or if I lie on top of me. It’s interesting how such a big dog can fit into all kinds of small spaces when she wants.
Lava is sometimes a proper solitude. She doesn’t like to share the couch, and she has the most disappointing expression on her face when she and the Rattle and Radio are there. She will try to stay in her place for a few minutes, so they won’t take it, but soon, the excitement of the other dogs is too much for her, so she leaves and finds another resting place herself.
The dog sofa is the only advancement
The only solution to this conundrum is to get a separate dog sofa and make it as attractive and attractive as possible. At least to trick them into choosing it as if it was their own decision and not what was imposed. It’s a hopeful idea, but as I finish my home, I plan something similar over the next few years. In the meantime, we all have to settle for having a shaggy sofa. The nasty legs and head stick out from anywhere, avoiding inviting guests who prefer dogs in the near future. Well, as long as the soft dog’s legs and wet nose hold me, I don’t mind.
This article is part of the series by Dr. Maja, Lava and Hela.
