Male Or Female? Questions.
- rachael0824
- Aug 30, 2024
- 2 min read
Male Or Female?
Two days ago, I attempted to publish this blog. But apparently, my lack of cell service decided for me that it would only publish a few sentences. Sorry about that. But if it happens again, and most likely it will, sorry. About. That.
So. Male or female? It’s just one of the questions that boggles my mind here in Italy. It’s not a question directed at me. But it’s a question directed at my dog. The first time it happened, I thought that it was just that person. But every single time we encounter another dog, I get asked…male or female? Not if my dog is friendly to say hello, or to ask me if it’s ok to say hello. But to assume that two males can’t get along as dogs. And two females can’t either. This is new to me. And it just goes to show me that you have no idea of the differences in other cultures unless you experience them firsthand…or first paw.
Now, my dog was a stray. And when we first adopted him, he did have a hard time interacting with other dogs. But now, he is great. He loves to talk a bit, and can come on a bit strong, but generally great with other dogs. I have never noticed in America a difference with males or females. And certainly, I wouldn’t run the other way like people do here when they have another male dog. I have not done the research yet to see why that’s the general consensus here on dog interaction. But I will be. And I will respect their way of living with their dogs while I am here. I am in their house. And so is my dog.
The ins and outs of each day always teach me something. Always. And sometimes, it’s when I least expect it. I do know that I have so much more to learn to even understand what’s happening around me on a daily basis. And I’m ok with that. I need to learn. Because I am really struggling. Perhaps though, that’s what I need right now to help me get thru the loss of my dog Brickle. I have no choice but to go on. Survival is part of each day.
-Rachael
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