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Sleepeezee have recently released personalised dog beds, and to celebrate International Dog Day on the 26th August and dogs all year round, they’d like to hear about the ways your dogs have helped you.
Here’s what Sleepeezee has to say: “British bed manufacturer Sleepeezee is proud to launch a collection of dog beds, in partnership with Battersea Dogs Home, which offer your companion a great sleep. Two distinct styles are available in a selection of sizes and colours, all of which can be personalised with your dogs name on.”
Perhaps the need to get out and walk your dog each day has helped you feel fitter and stronger? Have you learned any important lessons from your dog? Maybe being greeted by your dog’s smiling face and wagging tail at the end of a tough day helps you deal with stress?
However your dog has helped you, share on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £300 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list) and a Sleepeezee dog bed.
Thanks and good luck!
GNHQ
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My beaut keeps me on an even keel. When things seem bad, doggy cuddles lift me up and give me a reason to carry on. When things are good, I share them with her. x She is my world x
Having dogs is not only a pleasure due to the pleasure they bring but it helps in so many ways. Their loyalty provides meaning, to look after them brings exercise and enjoyment, to love them brings unconditional love in return, to have them brings company. Having dogs means every day is an adventure and joy - I couldn't imagine life without them!
My little pup has changed my life. My depression was getting really bad and I could feel things spiralling. Just having cuddles and walking in the countryside has hugely improved my mental wellbeing
My son started developing behavioural problems when he was 8 because his dad had stopped visiting him. It was like he had a hole in his heart that needed filled, so I bought our first Labrador puppy. Within 2 weeks when I was speaking to my son's teacher he said it was like night and day, the change in my son. That puppy - who grew into our intelligent, obedient, playful, beloved Skye, recently passed away at age 11. She was the cause of so much joy, fun, laughter and therapy - not only for my son but for me. Whenever I felt down she came to me and sat next to me and just looked at me. Now I still have her best pal who is age 10, also a Labrador. She is also a huge blessing and I'm so grateful for the two of them. We miss our Skye deeply but are grateful for what she brought to our lives.
Tyde is my best friend & my guardian angel. He came to me through the Kennel Clubs Newfoundland Rescue who are selfless wonderful people.
I was a stroke survivor & had fought my way back to work, however further health issues had begun to present themselves as time went on. I had a dedicated support dog Cu'chulain (Cully), a Newfie that had been trained with me from a pup & we were so much a team that it was as if we shared 1 brain. As my hearing failed Cully just took over the reigns & became my ears. So when he became unwell I knew instantly. I wont go into detail as it is still very painful but suffice to say despite many visits to the vets & being told I was 'imagining it', then it was a 'little virus', he passed away in my arms. It seemed there was an undiagnosed heart issue. I lost the other half of me that day. I couldn't seem to get out of bed, go outside, eat or stop crying. I felt so alone, isolated & completely adrift. Then came Tyde.
I was asked to go & meet Tyde at his temporary foster home which was quite a drive away. I was very nervous on so many levels. Half of me knew I needed that company if I was to start living again, but the other side of me just wanted to sit home safe with my memories of Cully. After all Tyde might not like me, then what? How would I cope?
I needn't have worried I walked in & he gave me such a welcome. It was as if we were old friends meeting up again. I ended up sat on the floor with him wrapped round me licking & nuzzling up close. He was very cautious around others for the 1st year or so he was with me, but slowly he relaxed more & more, gaining in confidence. That bubbly warm character I see shines through most of the time now.
He has had some specific training but the truly amazing thing is that he naturally cared & watched over me right from the start as if he knew what was needed.
Tyde does have some ongoing medical needs from life before me, but heck so do I! We help each other & he gets me through each day. He reassures me when my anxieties & panic begins to take over. He keeps me safe with his ears & props me up with his size. He loves me & brings so much joy into my life that at times I feel I could burst. He is my companion, guardian angel & best friend, all this & so much more that I have not the words to express are what 'My Dog' means to me, other than to say he is everything.
My home is better with my 2 rescue pups - they come and sit on the sofa with you when you need a cuddle. They make me feel safe as they are always watching and the wuff at the slightest noise!! They also make me get exercise as I have to take them walking. They make me laugh and keep me warm - they are absolutely fantastic friends!!
She has a lovely smile. 
I got my dog Maisie when I went through surgical menopause and couldn’t have any more children. She helped me heal mentally and has been by my side ever since. She is my faithful friend who is there to listen but never judge, just one look from her and my heart melts!
My two Bedlington Terrier's, Monty and Ozzy, are wonderful kind companions. They care about me and my mum and recognise when we have bad days. We both have severe mental health difficulties, and the dogs keep us going every day. I can walk the dogs every morning and meet new people, i can cuddle them and play with them in the garden!
My dogs have always been a great help to me as I’m profoundly deaf and often felt isolated and lonely! They always kept me company! Buddy (Tri-colour) was sadly PTS last Monday ?? so now it’s just me and Bryce, he is deaf like me!! He is feeling lost without him ?
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