Grant is definitely Marybeth's dog. When she first met him, he jumped directly into her lap. What a way to win Mom over! Grant is a combination Shih-Tzu/Cockapoo so he is larger than the normal Shih-Tzu. Shih-Tzus were bred to be royal dogs in East Asia. That aloof air completely fits Grant. You combine that air with being severely abused early in his puppyhood, you get a pretty lethal combination. But under that air and that experience, there is another side to him.
Grant totally and completely wants to be loved, cuddled and told he is good. He will never admit that to you but you can see it on his face when you praise him or rub his belly. Grant will even come up and cuddle next to you...as long as he thinks you aren't looking!
I think we humans put on air about ourselves saying that I don't need to be cared for, I am independent and only need ME! We are, in many senses, just like Grant. Hidden inside of us is a desire to be loved, cared for, and yes praised for the things we do well.
It is our job to find that part of people, no matter how hidden, and give them a taste of what they are truly longing for. I think it is in everyone!
I am going to do this with the people I encounter today and I will go home tonight and rub Grant's belly for a few extra minutes to bring out that side of him. Thanks Grant for helping me see people for who they truly are...
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