It is so easy to love dogs. They are loyal, affectionate and faithful.

This past summer my dog RD had many excitable moments. In fact, he was so excited that he would pull hard on his leash, temporarily making himself pass out. The heat and lack of oxygen would overcome him. At first I didn’t know what was happening and was so concerned, I thought maybe there was something wrong with his diet or that he had some kind of sickness.

I will never forget the first time it happened. I was at the park and he was pulling on the leash trying to get to some kids, faster than my legs could take hi...