Raising a Spoilt Border Collie

Our Belle, is a great dog. She's still young, and has more energy than an atom, but she's still an absolutely great dog! I love her like crazy.  She's never going to replace the love and lifetime with Oreo and Mocha, but she's definitely part of this family and we're having lots of fun together.

What she has taught me already is that we spoil her. And you know for certain you have a spoilt dog when:

1) they get more bed space than you do

2) they are absolutely insulted when you buy generic dog treats

3) when the "no dogs allowed" rule (for new furniture) lasts 2 days

4) when she destroys your shoes and you say, "they were uncomfortable and I didn't like them anyway" and toss the shoes without even scolding her

5) never finish a meal without giving them a taste

6) you turn the volume down on the TV so you don't wake the sleeping dog next to you

7) your dog has more toys than you ever did

8) you spend more time and money in pet stores than you do the hair salon

9) if you have ever considered doggie daycare

10) have monogrammed ornaments and a stocking for your dog at Christmas