My dog just endured his annual Christmas spa day last week. He is still not speaking to us. In preparation for the big day, he was brushed, bathed, brushed again, had his ears cleaned and his nails cut. After each individual event, he was given multiple treats and heavily praised. Umm…what did I do wrong? How can I restructure my life as a member of the human species to be given accolades for cleansing myself? I hate showering–I get wet and then in the winter, it’s really cold when you get out. I think in general, we err in assuming that humans hold the upper hand, when in fact, dogs not only have people doing the work and bathing them, but they are rewarded for for allowing themselves to be washed. So, there it is–my final profound statement of 2011: I am jealous of my dog for his success with the bathing ritual.
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