This guest post is from Jharna Bhatnagar. ‘Dog with Blog’ believes that it is the same loving heart that beats in every canine irrespective of the breed or pedigree. If you too have a story that must be told, kindly share! It may be about the stray you befriended or the pet you brought home.
Sniff* scratch* whimper* and a “oh! so innocent gaze” are few killer moves my boy makes to change my mood in a snap!
Telepathy I would call it, how else would you explain him reading me without me saying a word! My boy… My best buddy… Ceasor Bhatnagar! 🙂
How I met my best friend
Sitting down to pen this for Dog with Blog takes me right back to the start—the magical day I met Ceasor. He arrived as my 17th birthday surprise at a bustling pet shop, where one tiny mongrel stole the show. While the other pups cowered timidly, this fearless fluffball charged forward, skidding across the tiles, crashing into my shoe, and chomping my laces with pure glee. His massive puppy belly left him flopped helplessly, legs akimbo—a sight that melted my heart instantly. I knew right then: this was my dog best friend for life. No cheese intended, but our bond clicked from that chaotic hello, and now, celebrating his own 3rd birthday just days ago on January 17th, my grown-up boy and I remain inseparable through every adventure.
Friends, here’s the truth about welcoming a young pup into your home: most think you train them, but honestly, it’s the other way around. Dogs become our greatest teachers, imparting priceless lessons no human ever could—unconditional love that flows endlessly, patience forged in playful chaos, forgiveness that wipes slates clean after every mishap, and a fierce passion for life’s simplest joys that keeps your inner child alive, no matter how rough the days get.
One woof, one tail wag, and the weight lifts—pure magic. Right now, Ceasor sits before me in his red birthday bandana, head heavy on my knee, eyes locking onto mine with that soul-piercing gaze carrying ancient wisdom only dogs possess. It’s a mystery, this soothing presence they bring. Those without a furry companion? They’re missing life’s biggest gift.
Lessons Beyond the Puppy Days
Dogs flip the script: Ceasor trained me in forgiveness after chewed shoes, patience during his rebellious teen phase, and passion for simple joys like park chases. Science backs this—studies show dogs boost oxytocin like family bonds, reducing stress by 30% in owners. His telepathy? Real canine empathy, mirroring emotions via mirror neurons.
- Unconditional Love: Ceasor greets every return as day one.
- Forgiveness: Knocks over bins? One belly rub erases it.
- Innocence Keeper: His play invites erase adult worries.
- Wisdom in Silence: That soul-gaze soothes deeper than words.
Ceasor—now a wise senior with silver flecks—still reads my moods like a book. That puppy belly flop has evolved into gentle leans against my leg during tough days, his “innocent gaze” now carrying the weight of shared life milestones: my first job, heartbreaks, and joys.
This one is dedicated one of the best gifts that life has endowed me with, the friend of my life- Ceasor! Dogs remind us that true joy isn’t found in words or grand gestures, but in the quiet, unwavering loyalty of a wagging tail and a heart that loves without condition.
so true….awww i miss my joey…
Both my boys yelled “Aye” in unison when I asked them if they would want a puppy. The ladyship, however, was adamant…..either she or a dog. Both could not coexist. For a haggard husband the choice was obvious. We were driving from Coonoor to Calcutta in 1993 when a sojourn in Chennai made it happen. My first encounter with “Scholar” a dachshund, was absolutely identical to yours. He came rushing towards me leaving all the wayward lot in the litter and clearly whimpered a vehement “let’s go”. In my life I could never imagine a puppy licking my cheek but strangely when this little sausage of a dog did the act, I felt one with him. He spent a brief four years before succumbing to ascitis. He was a nice buddy, extremely intelligent, a flirt to the paw (unmindful of his miniature frame, he would scarcely hesitate to woo a boxer six times his height). We used to go for a hunt in the wilderness and also play hide and seek. He would always locate me after fetching up the game and keep it at my feet. There are several anecdotes to relate to our time spent together. We then got a Cocker Spaniel (“Tricky”) and after him two Basset Hounds (“Chip an Dale” until I lost one of the Bassets and the agony made me return the other one and be without one. It is an unparalleled experience to have this wonderful creature with you but when they go, the pain is too much to bear.
A moving account of the never fading impression that our canine friends leave on us. Agreed that the pain lingers on but then all of these nostalgic memories have love in their inception. Here’s to the memories! take care buddy!
wow ! that was a beautiful response.
@nakul – even though u haven’t met him in person.. he indeed is my fav.. more then you 😛
@sanjay – what else can i say besides . marvelous … parting is torturous no doubt, but if one doesn’t have a pet in life … he/she doesn’t know what they are missing out on.
Nice article on dog i like these kind of posts..
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