p. Willis

When you get older in life, the more and more everything becomes alike and the same.  Work, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.  And sometimes, there are activities that we Want to do versus things that we need to do.   And every now and then, we have to do things that are reactions to our actions, choice or non-choice, are more obligatory than voluntary. 

At this day in age, there are multiple things that enact us to do things that we once not wanted to do.  Like with the Fitbit, we don’t want to walk on our own unless it is tracking our steps so we can outdo our Fitbit friends.  Do we want to do these things or are we doing these things because we have these other things that encourage us?

Not desiring to wake up, but you have children that need to attend school.  Missing a round of golf because you have to take the car in for an oil change. 

I guess what I’m trying to say is that, we have things that make us do other things. Sometimes we don’t want to do them yet need to.  Other times, we have these things that encourage to do good.

To answer your question before you left, if I bought a pet, the answer is Yes.   Before you judge and jump to conclusion, first let me speak and answer questions I already know you have. This was not done to disrespect you or your house or your rules.  It wasn’t made to anger you or destroy what you built. 

Why?

I have wanted a pet since I was young.  When I was younger, it was always, “ I want a dog” and everything else that comes with it I will deal with, and if not mom and dad will.  And I know as parents, you both were worried about the mess, the smell, the poop, the cleaning, the fur, etc.  Today, it is, “ I will deal with everything that comes with the dog because he is a kid”  And to mom and dad, it will be a friend.

Since I left Matsuyama to attend Goethe, the friends I once knew disappeared. I was at Goethe exceling as a student, but struggling socially.  And from there to Brannan, I already felt misplaced with the already formed cliques.  Never feeling comfortable around the peers my age, I hung out with only seniors during my high school days.  I hung out with Kimmie’s friends my freshmen year, David’s friends during my sophomore, The “gambling” friends my junior year, and Senior year I stayed in class.

From High School, I met the best friend and only true friend I’ve had, Steven.  With him, came Andrew, and Rick, and Kyle.  Everyone else is expendable.  When I left for college, I had Tim. And when I came back from MD, it was mostly myself.

I wouldn’t change any of it because its shaped my attitude towards everything today.  I enjoy being by myself and preach it to people that want to listen.  I get to do what I want to do, just usually by myself… It’s just missing a companion.

p. Willis

Meet p.Willis.  He is a full-bread German Shepherd .  He was born December 1^st, 2013, and I picked him up February 14^th.  He is insured and has 2/3 needed shots.  He needs one more, this coming week.  He listens and he remembers.  He has the puppy teething so light biting is expected.  p. Willis is crate trained, meaning he will not use the bathroom inside the crate.    He’s potty trained for outside.  He cries and barks if he’s scared or lonely.  But once you say, “cut it out,” he’ll stop.

He likes to eat random things like bark and wood.  It’s important to make sure he doesn’t eat slugs, snails, or mushrooms. On walks, he will always follow you.  Even if it’s in the back yard.  He won’t pull the leash, he’ll walk with you.

Changes

As planned from last month, I have made some changes around the house.  I moved all items in my room to the guest room, and all things in the guest room to my room.  I also built a wall barrier to hold p.Willis while no one is home.  He will have his own squared off area .  Eventually, in hopes that he is a well-trained dog and compatability with you both, the barrier won’t be needed anymore.

I spent a lot of time puppy proofing the room and the backyard in hopes to upbring the puppy while keeping your house clean inside and out.  And though he has yet to have any accidents in the house, I will always watch him wherever he is.  The reason I spent so much time in building this outdoor barrier was in hopes to prove to you how much I’m willing to work. 

Lindsay spent most of the time that I was working on the barrier,  painting my room.  She also spent her hours putting photos in the photo albums and vacuuming.  She is invested as much as I am in p.Willis, so please, don’t blame her for any of this. 

From now on, I’ll do my best to keep the downstairs areas cleaned, including the bathroom. 

In life, there are things we want to do and things that we need to do.  This is something you do not need to deal with nor do if you do not want to.  I would hope that you would at least give him a chance to try to love him like we love him.   And I would hope that you would use him as a companion.  I don’t expect you love all dogs but at least p.Willis.  As parents, you wouldn’t disabandoned your daughter because she was gay.  You would respect their choice on sexual orientation.  Please respect my choice to raise a dog.

Things you should know about a dog is that it’s similar to a child.  You both have raised three, and believe you will have no problem, should you choose, to raise him.  The difference is that you can leave him for hours of the day with only water and a place to do his business.  You, the human, are forever the alpha.  If you show signs of weakness or non-leadership traits, he will not obey.  If you act afraid or express discomfort, he will learn and react… Usually meaning he will do things that you will not like.

Rules

p.Willis’s designated area is the downstairs room and can only be in the crate or backyard when a resident is not home. 

I will clean p.Willis once a week to keep him fresh.

I will pick up his waste periodically.

p.Willis eats twice a day, usually at 7 A.M and 7-9 p.M depending on work schedule.

Never physically or verbally abuse p.Willis.

Responsibility

I will accept full responsibility for p. Willis. 

 When you get older in life, the more and more everything becomes alike and the same.  Work, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.  And sometimes, there are activities that we Want to do versus things that we need to do.   And every now and then, we have to do things that are reactions to our actions, choice or non-choice, are more obligatory than voluntary. 

At this day in age, there are multiple things that enact us to do things that we once not wanted to do.  Like with the Fitbit, we don’t want to walk on our own unless it is tracking our steps so we can outdo our Fitbit friends.  Do we want to do these things or are we doing these things because we have these other things that encourage us?

Not desiring to wake up, but you have children that need to attend school.  Missing a round of golf because you have to take the car in for an oil change. 

I guess what I’m trying to say is that, we have things that make us do other things. Sometimes we don’t want to do them yet need to.  Other times, we have these things that encourage to do good.

To answer your question before you left, if I bought a pet, the answer is Yes.   Before you judge and jump to conclusion, first let me speak and answer questions I already know you have. This was not done to disrespect you or your house or your rules.  It wasn’t made to anger you or destroy what you built. 

Why?

I have wanted a pet since I was young.  When I was younger, it was always, “ I want a dog” and everything else that comes with it I will deal with, and if not mom and dad will.  And I know as parents, you both were worried about the mess, the smell, the poop, the cleaning, the fur, etc.  Today, it is, “ I will deal with everything that comes with the dog because he is a kid”  And to mom and dad, it will be a friend.

Since I left Matsuyama to attend Goethe, the friends I once knew disappeared. I was at Goethe exceling as a student, but struggling socially.  And from there to Brannan, I already felt misplaced with the already formed cliques.  Never feeling comfortable around the peers my age, I hung out with only seniors during my high school days.  I hung out with Kimmie’s friends my freshmen year, David’s friends during my sophomore, The “gambling” friends my junior year, and Senior year I stayed in class.

From High School, I met the best friend and only true friend I’ve had, Steven.  With him, came Andrew, and Rick, and Kyle.  Everyone else is expendable.  When I left for college, I had Tim. And when I came back from MD, it was mostly myself.

I wouldn’t change any of it because its shaped my attitude towards everything today.  I enjoy being by myself and preach it to people that want to listen.  I get to do what I want to do, just usually by myself… It’s just missing a companion.

p. Willis

Meet p.Willis.  He is a full-bread German Shepherd .  He was born December 1^st, 2013, and I picked him up February 14^th.  He is insured and has 2/3 needed shots.  He needs one more, this coming week.  He listens and he remembers.  He has the puppy teething so light biting is expected.  p. Willis is crate trained, meaning he will not use the bathroom inside the crate.    He’s potty trained for outside.  He cries and barks if he’s scared or lonely.  But once you say, “cut it out,” he’ll stop.

He likes to eat random things like bark and wood.  It’s important to make sure he doesn’t eat slugs, snails, or mushrooms. On walks, he will always follow you.  Even if it’s in the back yard.  He won’t pull the leash, he’ll walk with you.

Changes

As planned from last month, I have made some changes around the house.  I moved all items in my room to the guest room, and all things in the guest room to my room.  I also built a wall barrier to hold p.Willis while no one is home.  He will have his own squared off area .  Eventually, in hopes that he is a well-trained dog and compatability with you both, the barrier won’t be needed anymore.

I spent a lot of time puppy proofing the room and the backyard in hopes to upbring the puppy while keeping your house clean inside and out.  And though he has yet to have any accidents in the house, I will always watch him wherever he is.  The reason I spent so much time in building this outdoor barrier was in hopes to prove to you how much I’m willing to work. 

Lindsay spent most of the time that I was working on the barrier,  painting my room.  She also spent her hours putting photos in the photo albums and vacuuming.  She is invested as much as I am in p.Willis, so please, don’t blame her for any of this. 

From now on, I’ll do my best to keep the downstairs areas cleaned, including the bathroom. 

In life, there are things we want to do and things that we need to do.  This is something you do not need to deal with nor do if you do not want to.  I would hope that you would at least give him a chance to try to love him like we love him.   And I would hope that you would use him as a companion.  I don’t expect you love all dogs but at least p.Willis.  As parents, you wouldn’t disabandoned your daughter because she was gay.  You would respect their choice on sexual orientation.  Please respect my choice to raise a dog.

Things you should know about a dog is that it’s similar to a child.  You both have raised three, and believe you will have no problem, should you choose, to raise him.  The difference is that you can leave him for hours of the day with only water and a place to do his business.  You, the human, are forever the alpha.  If you show signs of weakness or non-leadership traits, he will not obey.  If you act afraid or express discomfort, he will learn and react… Usually meaning he will do things that you will not like.

Rules

p.Willis’s designated area is the downstairs room and can only be in the crate or backyard when a resident is not home. 

I will clean p.Willis once a week to keep him fresh.

I will pick up his waste periodically.

p.Willis eats twice a day, usually at 7 A.M and 7-9 p.M depending on work schedule.

Never physically or verbally abuse p.Willis.

Responsibility

I will accept full responsibility for p. Willis.