Three amigos - Diego, Ernie, and Bert

There is no doubt that I love dogs – and think that they are a wonderful addition to families – and in my case, the office.

I have always enjoyed the company of dogs– and my house has three doggie doors. My last dog I took to the office daily, and my patients loved the little guy.

There have been plenty of articles written about the value of having a pet. But let me give a few simple tips:

If you have a dog– walk them. It does not matter if you have a big back yard, or if you have a dog door– the dogs need to be walked – -a lot. The larger the dog, the more exercise they need.

So, I am ready for a dog in my life again – -but to honor the dogs I have had recently – I am showing photos. I miss my guys – and have missed walking with you. Two of them – Bert and Ernie- died after 16 years of great service. Diego is gone after five. But love them all, and am looking forward to the next member of my family – who will also get to greet patients in my office, and will become a therapy dog for our patients in the hospital.

For those of you who don’t like dogs, I am sorry – sometimes I can’t help myself here.