Just the overall effect from the virus on the season and seclusion.
Hello! What brings you to this space today?
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Just struggling with the season
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Yeah. I hear that. Around when did these feelings start?
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About 2 weeks ago
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Well i'm really glad to hear that you are reaching out and communicating about it now!
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I am alone and on the road so it makes it hard
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That makes sense. There is a lot of research that look at isolation and mood. Isolation makes things a lot harder. While you are on the road, is there anyone in your support system that you may be able to call?
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No. I am with my dog. We have been homeless of and on. My dog is my best friend and support
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You're doing your best for you and your dog! That is great.
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Yes but it i hard on us both having to move around
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My dog's name is Phineas. He is definitely my best friend.
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Mine is Garbo. She craves attention as well She needs attention from someone besides me as well
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Do you talk to Garbo? Or bring Garbo to dog parks? That's a great way to do something for both you and Garbo!!
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yes I talk with her and if there is a park I will let her run
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Dog parks tend to have a lot of owners who also love dogs. They can love on Garbo and give you some connection too.
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We lived in Florida and went to the beach everyday yeah the parks are ok, but I let her run more openly
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It sounds like Garbo likes the outdoors.
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Yes. She loves it.
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Is the weather where you nice enough to take her out?
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She does not mind snow either It is chilly but ok
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Ok. My dog, Phineas, love the snow!
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Garbo hates small animals also. Especially skunks
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Oh Garbo! Hahahaha! She sounds wonderful!
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She has been sprayed 4 times
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Wow! When was the first time she was sprayed?
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3 years ago
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Wow! That is almost once a year.
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She never learns either
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Do you think she will do it again? Do you think she will do it again?
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Yes. She sees the color and off she goes
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That is so interesting. Research shows that dogs are color-blind. It must be to contrast!
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But she can see the stripes
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Right! Good eye, Garbo!
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