Can You Hear This?

I should have known it was only a matter of time. Doggie has now found his way into the house—not the puppy palace, mind you—-our house! I arrived home from an evening meeting and found Darlin’ boy ensconsed in the family room and Doggie wondering around……. apparently on a sniff-a-thon!

I realize the smell center on a dog is significantly greater than the one on me………but you’d think that we had t-bone steaks hidden behind every potted plant and under every sofa cushion the way he was goin’ at it. Maybe I’m just displaying my ignorance as a new puppy owner, but I’m quite convinced now that every conceivable area of the first floor of our house has been thoroughly sniffed-out by Doggie. Once satisfied the t-bones were not hiding anywhere he could readily access them, he settled down onto one of my nice rugs and tried not to shed excessively.

Actually, I doubt he gave the first thought to whether or not he was shedding, but I was grateful the rug didn’t look like it needed to be shaved or mowed once he retired outside for the night!

The puppy was pleased as punch over this new treat—–coming inside the house. I am drawing the line here, however! My car has already been displaced, the cat is terrified to step foot on the patio and I simply refuse to relinquish any of my interior square footage to Doggie. He might be able to come in periodically for a visit but that’s all!

One swish of his tail can take out every item on the coffee tables and he can lay his head on the kitchen table without straining the least little bit. It’s a hazard………. no matter how you look at it.

Don’t think for a minute that I have lost my first case of puppy love, no sir-reee, but you have to be realistic when you have a dog the size of a small pony.

I didn’t design and/or decorate my home interior with this type pet in mind. Like I said, I’ve always had cats…………just cats. While I’m willing to make certain accommodation for short visits, he got his own house…………….I’m not giving him extended rights to mine!