Ok, Miss Frieda is a diva. But a cute one nonetheless.
And let’s face it, the family pooch usually rules the household, with a pokey paw if you are slow with the kibble or sitting patiently with lovey eyes beneath the cookie drawer. And I guess we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dogs do give so much to our lives, just wanting to hang out with us, protect us, and feel like one of the family. Today Miss Frieda flopped down on the floor in the hallway outside my door as I worked away at my desk. When I was finished I flopped down on the floor beside her (I have a bad back and lying flat on a hardwood floor feels so good after a day at my desk!). F. (as we call her) simply rolled over towards me, smiled that little sleepy half smile she is famous for and presented her tummy for a rub. Too simple, no fuss and amazingly relaxing for me after staring at numbers for a few hours! And she was quite willing to stay there for awhile. Or at least til I got up and headed for the coffee machine – whoosh she sailed by and sat oh so pretty below the cookie drawer. I wonder who is training who?
So here is my list of 10 things if dogs ruled the world…
If Dogs Ruled the World
- All fire hydrants would be cleared in winter, by law.
- Naps would be considered paid work.
- 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour in the afternoon would be mandated as exercise periods including at least one of a bright bouncy ball and/or a backyard.
- Business handshakes would be replaced by a good aft section sniff.
- Dogs would be allowed as much of the couch as they wish.
- Dogs would have priority seating at night on your bed.
- Kibble served without the obligatory liver or bacon treat would be returned post haste to the chef.
- In Winter a heated snowbank would be required for morning and evening ‘business’.
- Humans would be required to lick back when licked.
- Snuggles and pets would be monitored and if found lacking a human could be fined.