the security guard asked me if I was looking for a dog. He had Furphy in his car with air conditioning water and treats. Just wait- ing for me. A last story for the disbelievers; I have taken our dogs to sev-
eral of Amelia’s workshops so they can be questioned by people who are learning the process. When Furphy and Buddy were new to our home they often urinated in the house. So my question to the class was why do they pee in the house so often. The answer I got was right on. “You have so many plants in your house they are confused about what’s indoors and what’s outdoors.” The next workshop was at Omega conference center. At
the lunch break Amelia and I and Furphy headed for the dining hall. I was told, “Dogs are not allowed in the dining hall.” So I went in the back door and left Furphy sitting outside knowing he would wait for me to come out as he does at the bank, post office and wherever we go. A few minutes later a man comes walking through the dining hall with Furphy in his arms, “Whose dog is this?” I acknowledged the problem was mine. He told me he had come in the front door. Everyone was impressed with Furphy’s determination to be with me so he was granted permission to stay and have lunch with us. In closing let me say that as a physician when I am caring
for them, under the direction of our veterinarian, I let them know that I am sorry that I have to do things to them that they are not happy about. I find they are more forgiving and less resistant to taking their medicine and anything else I have to do when I share my feelings with them. Now Furphy does all the talking and I am constantly get-
ting instructions on what to do all day so he is happy with our schedule. He is the alpha male but can’t drive a car so he keeps me busy most of the day. When the car is quiet I know I forgot to let him jump in.
Bernie holds a support group in Simsbury at Wisdom of the Ages
the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Wisdom of the Ages, a special place to nuture your spiritual side. It's filled with items to calm the mind, heal the body & empower your spirit. They also pro- vide massages & monthly meditation classes. Wisdom of the Ages is owned by Bernie's son & daughter- in-law, Keith & Jane Siegel. Lo- cated at 1408 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury. Please call for info or to register for Bernie's group. (860) 651-1172, www.wisdomoftheages. biz,
berniesiegelmd.com. See ad on page 29. Bernie also runs a Woodbridge Support Group which meets
the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Coach- man's Square, Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT. Contact: Lucille Ranciato at 203-288-2839 or email her at
lranciato@yahoo.com.
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