Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > > by: PetPlace Veterinarians > > > > Many dogs hate having to take a bath. > > > > There isn’t much out there that bugs a dog. But there are times when > things > > can get under the skin of even the “coolest†dogs. Here are some of their > > top pet peeves in dogs … from the mouths of dogs themselves. > > > > 1. Leaving the Toilet Bowl Lid Down. Humans just don’t understand that the > > water is cold, fresh and always tastes better there. For the little dogs > that > > have never been able to “reach†this delightful experience – you don’t > know > > what you are missing! > > > > 2. Not sharing in the fruits of your labor. I don’t mean “fruit†actually. > I > > mean that beautiful, 1 ½ -inch steak you cooked to such aromatic > perfection. > > We’re all part of the pack, right? Why am I not getting my share? > > > > 3. Not Understanding My Behavior. Okay, so I like to greet strangers by > > leaping on them. I like to chase my tail by that lead crystal vase you > call > > an heirloom. I’m not misbehaving; I’m a dog for crying out loud. It’s all > > good, like shadow chasing, helps build eye-to-paw coordination. > > > > 4. Bathing. What is with the daily bath “thing†that humans do?And why do > > they inflict that obscenity upon me on occasion? Just when I think I am > > smelling fine, they bathe me. I really don’t understand. I’m only going to > > go out and roll in “something†again They just do not appreciate the > effort > > it takes to get that perfect doggie odor. > > > > 5. Rushing Me to Potty. Don’t they know that there is a true art to > finding > > the right spot? Just because they did not get up in time, they are running > > late, they want me to “Hurry up and Potty.†Have a little respect. This is > > my chance to shine! > > > > 6. Being Away. I love attention and being around people, noise and > > excitement. When you are away, at work, or running errands ... this is > time > > away from me. Don’t you know? It is ALL about me. Your life should revolve > > around me AND I can make you regret leaving me behind............ > > > > 7. Nail Trims. They are my nails – I spend lots of time growing them and > here > > they come again touching my feet. I hate that! > > > > 8. Not Letting Me Chase the Squirrel. They torment me by placing a glass > wall > > called a window between me and lots of critters outside. How annoying. All > I > > want to do is “play†with them … The other thing they do is restrain me > with > > this thing called the leash. I want to run forward and I am pulled back. > If > > they can't keep up, they should just let me go. What is a dog to do? > > > > 9. Cat Nip. Now this is one peeve that really annoys me. I see the cat > roll > > and play and even cry out in joy in response to cat nip. I smell it, eat > it, > > lick it and …….. nothing happens. Nothing. I don’t get it. > > > > 10. Not Letting Me at the Mailman. This is so unfair. I wait all day for > the > > mailman and finally he comes. The anticipation is great. Then, they hold > me > > back. Tell me to be quiet. Very annoying. They don’t appreciate the fact > that > > the mailman comes everyday and I single handedly scare him away! My > bravery > > and courage are unappreciated. > > > > 11. When My Owner is Playing with the Other Dog or Cat. This really hurts > my > > feelings. Seeing MY owner play with someone else. It is all about me... > They > > really don’t understand. > > > > 12. Won’t Let Me at the Litter Box. I think of it as an opportunity for a > > tootsie roll snack. My owners get all grossed out, run around and then > > actually deny me access to what I desire the most. I am actually helping > to > > clean up. What’s the problem? > > > > 13. Expecting me to Be at Their Beck and Call. For a treat – I have to do > > some little humiliating trick and pretend I like it. What about > independence, > > freedom and respect? > > > > 14. Sharing the Bed. I don’t understand why I have to sleep on the floor. > Why > > can’t I have the bed and they sleep on the floor? I work hard all day and > > night. I protect my owners, guard the house and scare away invaders of my > > castle such as the mailman, cats, squirrels, and a multitude of other > > creatures. I should be pampered. > > > > 15. Rolling up the Windows. I feel such joy from the little words of > “wanna > > go bye bye.†This gives me thoughts of having the window down with cool > wind > > blowing through my hair, looking just dynamite as other dogs stare from > the > > curbs in envy and awe. And just when I am really getting into it– head > out, > > ear flapping, they roll up the window. Then I am forced to stare at other > > dogs going by with their heads out the window. Mega bummer. > > > > 16. Cats. What really makes me angry is the agility and grace of cats. > They > > have the gifted ability to jump up on things and escape under things with > > such ease. I really wish I could do that. When I try to do that, I > inevitably > > break or knock something over. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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