My pal Fenini (he’s a hoity-toity French poodle with an Italian name). He says his favorite item in ‘his’ house is the giant mirror in the foyer. (- That’s a fancy French word for the entry of a home.) Where as most dogs favor a bed (any bed) as their favorite household item, Fenini loves one object: a mirror. Why you ask? The mirror is the one place Fenini can stare at himself all day. Geez.
Personally, I like Jet’s pillow. It smells like her perfume and even though I’m a dog and we generally prefer all types of smells, most canines are partial to anything that has a scent of Eau de Owner on it.
Fenini and I are arguing about our favorite household things when it dawned upon me: humans spend a lot of time (and money) on grooming themselves. Even my fancy friend dogs like Fenini only get groomed once a month and Rumple, my trashcan buddy (he loves dumpster diving) only gets a bath once a week. My editor and I found a fascinating chart that shows how much time humans apply to different things. (Go to: http://time-spent.findthebest.com/) Check it out.
So, here’s my lesson of the day… Dogs look at a day as time well spent if they eat, greet, sleep; play, poop. What else is more important? Instead of a dog (example, Fenini) becoming so human that mirrors become important, humans should become more dog-like and remember what really is important.
Okay, the question of the day is from Shivers who asked: I LOVE food. I especially love different types of human food. Can I ask my mom and dad to give me more samples of the food they eat?
Dear Shivers:
I realize you love food but all foods (and treats) should be ingested in moderation and some foods a dog should avoid. Cuddle up to your human and take the dog-food quiz (at the link below) to see how smart both of you are about what you should and should not eat. It’s a fun way to test your knowledge and will protect you too.
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