After rescuing a few dozen dogs, I have learned how to talk dog.
It is an easy language to understand because dogs are commutative.
All you have to do is to observe and listen. They understand when you
are sad, happy, or silly. And they certainly know when you are planning
on going out and leaving them alone.
Packing your suitcase for a trip is a sure trigger.
You can hear them say, "Don't you realize that you
will be leaving me behind?
Why can't I come with you?"
If I am going to stand on a soapbox and scream..... nine times out of ten it would be about animal abuse. If I had the time and the means I would drive around town and look for dogs that have been left in hot cars so that I could rescue them.
Last week I wanted to take my pups to the park for a nice cool walk in the shade but the cement en route to the park was too hot for their little paws. They were ready for their walk, giving me those puppy dog eyes and jumping around in circles so I decided to drive them to the park. I had already backed out of the garage when I realized I forgot their water. When I got back to the car my little mini-dachshund, Star had LOCKED me out. In her excitement, she had jumped on the door locks.
