Dogs on a Leash.

Whenever we (The Girls or I) take our two dogs for a walk around our neighborhood, the two of them take off like Bulls at a gate and pull on their leads and take a bit of controlling. They also have a bit of a habit of wanting to chase cars too, especially the noisy ones. Now they are not too happy about the leads as they restrict their movements and desires. Hence not only do they continually pull on the leads but Charlie will often chew at George’s lead if he gets the chance.

Now, not only is it illegal to let them run without leads on the street, we also have to do it to control them and direct them, and also to prevent them from getting up to mischief, or even being hit by a car or truck. No matter how we have tried to teach them otherwise we have failed hence around here they have to remain on their leashes.

What about you? Are you finding your life and particularly your work situation too restrictive, with what you believe to be too many and too restrictive rules and regulations? Just remember those rules and regulations are there for your protection and sometimes you have to be forcibly reminded of them, like the sudden tug on the dog’s leash when they misbehave, not to harm or frustrate you as you might first think, but to protect you from harm.

Remember too, some of these restrictions are not only logical but also have legal repercussions for you and your employers if you ignore them. Again remember they are there for your protection and also because many, although simple and logical, have been simply ignored in the past to the detriment and cost of others. So although you may think them simple, obey them anyhow.

Although we all claim to be careful all the time, I also know that there are times when the excitement of the event tempts me too take short cuts or simply to ignore the rules, often to my, or even worse, someone else’s detriment.

So even though it frustrates you, remember those “Leashes” are there to protect and guide you, not to harm you. And even if you do know them off by heart, you, if you are anything like me, still need to be constantly reminded to use and obey them. For your own good, as well as for their good of others!

So will you allow the ”Leashes” to guide, direct and protect you? Or will you be like Charlie and chew at the leash, any leash, out of your frustration? What say you? The Leash is, metaphorically speaking in your hands. What are you going to do? Walter