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I have so much empathy I often get overwhelmed with emotion. Am I normal, Diego asks, Mishu answers
Diego,
I’m pretty sensitive to my humans and when I notice they’re in distress, I do one of two things. If the distress comes from them, I just keep them company so they feel better. In this case, I don’t get upset myself (how could that even be helpful?), but I comfort them with my calmness. On the other hand, if I sense distress coming from an external source (i.e. someone they feel threatened by)… well I can get a little crazy trying to protect them. Not sure I recommend that for a human (I think barking would definitely make people think you’re weird), but either way you get the picture — when people you care about are distressed try focus on what you can do to help them, without getting too upset yourself.
Love you Diego!
❤️ Mishu
Dear Mishu, I worry when I message close friends online and they don’t answer me back right away…, Grim asks, Mishu answers
Here’s Grim’s full question: “Hey Mishu, so I’ve been struggling in my communication with people…
Happy National Puppy Day!! #NationalPuppyDay
This is me when I was a puppy! Remember, we were all puppies once. Love…
Dear Mishu, What’s the secret to happiness? Cameron asks, Mishu answers
Dear Cameron, Life isn’t always perfect (sometimes other dogs at the dog park don’t want…
My dog sits near me and lets me pet him, but doesn’t cuddle with me like other dogs do. Am I doing something wrong? Dominique asks, Mishu answers
Dear Dominique, Dogs, like people, have all different styles. Yours is probably just not a…
How do you comfort your humans when they are grieving a loss of a loved one? Gus asks, Mishu answers
Dear Gus – I’ve noticed that most humans, regardless of why they need comfort, really…
We had to put our puppy down yesterday… now do I know she’s in heaven? Gracie asks, Mishu answers.
Dear Mishu,
We had to put our puppy down yesterday… now do I know she’s in heaven?
From: Gracie
I like this girl, but I’m nervous to ask her out. Any advice? A. Asks, Mishu answers
A: Dear A.: When I meet dogs I like, I give them a play bow to say, ‘hey, let’s play.’ If they bow back and start playing – great. If not, that’s ok too. Maybe ask her if she likes to do something you really like, and if she says yes, invite her to join you sometime. If she says no then you can play by yourself or ask someone else to join you….
… Just think – asking someone to play is actually the easy part. The hard part comes if they say yes and you have to learn to get along.
Love,
Mishu
Do you have any other suggestions for A? Leave a comment to share your advice!
I am in a relationship with a guy who keeps me a secret, Bella asks, Mishu answers.
I am in a relationship with a guy who keeps me a secret….
I miss my ex so much! He was everything to me… I #cry and then I hate myself. Any advice, Jessica asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jessica,Don’t hate yourself — whatever you feel is real. Just try to love yourself…
Am I being fair that I only play with Dad and only #snuggle with Mom, Dougie asks, Mishu answers
Dear Dougie,I don’t know if you’re human or animal, but I think the same thing…
How can I stop obsessing over getting engaged? I’m really young so it doesn’t make sense, but I can’t stop looking at rings & watching wedding video, Vicky asks, Mishu answers
Hi Vicky – That’s interesting that you’re obsessed with rings and weddings, but you didn’t…