Thoughtful Commentary

Anonymous left me the following questions a few days ago and I would like to share some doggy dogma.

“Thoughtful commentary there Lola.

What's your take on dogs that tolerate cats? I've heard that humans just love that in a dog. True or false?

Also, what do you say about the adage: "Avoid biting when a growl will do"?

Finally, a little doggy economics.
If I get my paws on 3 human dollars can I turn them into 21 doggy dollars and will I benefit by doing so?”

First, cats. I don’t have a clue about how humans feel about cats but dogs – at least those of us who are still part of the herd – do not consider cats as creatures of this world. They have super-natural powers. When they hunch their back, stick their tail out and give you “that look,” all hell is about to be streamed into this world. While they should be bitten for this reason, most of us “tolerate” cats. Perhaps you are thinking of those cute cards in the stores or pictures online of smiling cats cuddled next to smiling dogs. First, most of those dogs are puppies who do not know any better; the others have been drugged.

The adage is mostly true. It is to our benefit to use a growl when biting is not needed. However, as you probably know there are many different growls and there is one that says: “That’s it, the next time I open my mouth, it will be to bite you!” Then, there is another growl that is known to us as the Silent Growl. We open our jaw as if to growl and then lunge and clamp down. Sometimes it is necessary. See above.

Doggy economics is actually a form of fantasy economics. The seven for one years of age is a misguided calculation humans apply to us. So, three human dollars will not get you 21 doggy dollars. Now, if you are fortunate enough to find a doggy dollar; well, that is another story.

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Me at Doggy Day Care

Here they are! Pictures of me and my friends at Mahogany Ridge's Doggy Daycare!

Go see them; all you have to do to see a slideshow is paw the new link in My Favorite Places in the column to the right.

Thank you Theresa for letting Daddy play with us for a while.

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