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April 14, 2006

THE LOW SELF-ESTEEM DOG

There's a dog next door that spends most of its time, except nights, outdoors. Instead of sunbathing or frolicking or doing whatever dogs do all day, it stands by the back door barking & howling in a sad ululating yowl, because it has abandonment issues & doesn't understand why it's been left alone. I tend to tune it out if I'm home, but judging from comments I've heard, it may be headed for doggie Auschwitz.

Occasionally, the dog's antics bring the embarrassed owner to the back door. In a low voice, as if the whole state can't hear the dog barking, he hisses No! No! Bad dog! - apparently unaware the dog doesn't speak English - gives it a kick, & goes inside. So the lesson to the dog is that if it cries long enough & loud enough, its beloved master will appear, even if it means getting a swift kick. Because that's better than nothing.

Posted by Jeff at 06:36 AM | Comments (8)