Our wee dog Toby has become the World’s Greatest Peeanist.
When he discovered that his nightly pee at 10 p.m. earned him a bedtime snack, he developed an overactive bladder. For a long time, for some reason, he needed two bedtime pees in the backyard.
A few months ago, only three pee trips would bring him relief. And last night, he adjusted his routine to include a fourth bedtimer, this one at 7 p.m. Tonight, he is again on track for four backyard bushwhackers.
He is startled to discover that only his final, final pee wins him some kibble but the gambit pays off as it is not always the same person who escorts him on all four pee offs so he scores additional treats just often enough to keep him scheming.
Apparently, poodles, even tiny ones, are the world’s second smartest dog (next to the border collie). I am willing to testify, in court if it comes to that, that this intelligence assessment is right on!
©2015 Jim Hagarty
