Horns Of A Dilemma

Dear Dog Lady,

'Tis the holiday season and being in a festive mood I bought my dog Max (a 75 pound pit bull/lab mix) a pair of reindeer antlers. His coloring is such that he truly looks like a reindeer with them on, not to mention the fact he looks adorably funny. We got them at the pet store the other day and I made him walk home with them on. He did a great job of wearing them on the short walk home and didn't try to shake them off. When we got home, however, he gave me a look that said, "You owe me." My question: Do I owe him?

Brian, Grosse Point Park, Mich.

Brian, Dog Lady wouldn’t be lyin’ when she says you owe Max a similar humiliation -- in human terms. The next time you take Max out for a walk, wear your Jockey shorts on your head. Or, better yet, don those antlers and walk a whole block in Max’s shoes.

Your dog sounds like a sweetie -- as if he’d do anything to please you. Dog Lady gets a warm-fuzzy feeling from your note. You don’t need the antler test to be reminded of your dog’s devotion. At the very least, you owe Max a meaty meal, a tender tummy rub, and a long arduous outing -- sans funny headgear

Posted by Dog Lady at December 8, 2007 09:28 AM