Dog
vs Teens
At
last the truth is out. A recent study in
the US revealed that mothers show the same maternal instincts towards their pet
dog as they do to their child. In some
of the tests, mothers actually showed greater response to their dog’s image. I
am not surprised at this, and here’s why:
Faithful
Hound does not leave wet towels on the bedroom floor nor does he eat the entire
contents of the fridge in one sitting.
(Although there is a possibility he would if only his paws could open
it)
Faithful
Hound does not desert you all evening to go on his computer /smart phone while
you sit alone in front of Great British Bake Off.
Faithful
Hound does not go all hormonal and moody.
Faithful
Hound actually bounds up to see you every time you arrive home even though
you’ve only been gone ten minutes.
Faithful
Hound does not borrow your comb, straighteners, hair gel, mobile phone charger,
earphones or expensive speakers.
Faithful
Hound comes when you call him. (Unless a
grey squirrel is involved)
Faithful
Hound does not hack into your Amazon and ITunes accounts.
Faithful
Hound goes to bed when you tell him to.
And
there you have it – several reasons why I might
if tested reveal a slightly more
interested response to the image of my dog.
Oh
and finally, Faithful Hound keeps your feet warm on a cold evening when Absent
Husband has turned the heating off.
Column for Maidenhead Advertiser, Thursday 16th October
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