There are a ton of things dogs do that humans don’t, but I only want to mention one specific thing — leg licking after eating.
Every single time Dharma and Gracie eat something they enjoy (peanut butter is Dharma’s all-time fav!), they lick their legs. After watching Dharma do it again about 5-minutes ago, I wanted to know why.
The first link I clicked from Google said it’s because of a food allergy. I somehow doubt they are BOTH allergic to everything they like to eat (people food). The next link said it might be to ‘clean off the tongue,’ and yet another said it’s because dogs love food more than they love you. Maybe you “get it,” but I fail to see whyTHATwould cause them to lick a leg!
Basically, I still have no clue why my puppies lick their legs after they swallow their favorite treats. See? Google doesn’t know EVERYTHING!
One thing I’m sure of? Neither Colette nor I licked our legs at El Nopal.
I’m pretty sure neither of us combed our hair before going there either. 🙂
I know the second you start reading this you’ll know I’m old as dirt. Because of that, I might as well start with BACK IN MY DAY…
So… back in MY day, Trick-or-Treat night was always on Halloween — October 31st. I remember years it was so hot that I’d sweat behind that plastic pirate mask — and years it was so cold that the princess wore a winter coat that hid her costume. And yes, there were years it would actually rain.
I guess we were just tough back then (or stupid) because around here, the topic of concern on Facebook is rescheduling Halloween to November 2nd because it’s supposed to rain and be chilly. Some local communities have already rescheduled while others have yet to make a decision. Safety first!
Obviously, parents back in MY day didn’t care about safety! They put us out on the street with masks that you could barely see out of and no one left home until it was DARK! Now, ghouls and goblins start at 6:00 PM and are home by 8:00 PM. (Sunset is around 7:00 PM.)
I wouldn’t care except for the fact that Gracie already has her John Belushi (Blues Brothers) costume.Â
Gracie (the blonde bombshell rescued about 10 years ago) is terrified of storms — thunder and any loud noise totally freaks her out. You’d never know it’s not even the 4th yet with all the loud noises coming from just down the hall. Today is the final ‘install flooring’ day… the last day a noisy compressor will be kicking on and off… the last day of pounding and nail gun sounds. Gracie seeks comfort and security from one much braver.
I’m ready for this project to be complete although the guys from Coomler’s Floor Coverings have been great. I can’t wait to get everything put back together in the finished rooms so I can tear up another one, but this is the last of the flooring for now. Everything else will be easy peasy and won’t require Dharma to double as an emotional support animal.
Recommendation: The Coolaroo elevated/cooling pet bed is amazing and comes in 3 sizes.
I read a comment from a friend of mine on Facebook that said she covers her dog with a blanket when it storms. This friend said it keeps her dog from being afraid of thunder. I thought it was worth a try because we all know if it’s on the Internet it’s true.
Either Gracie is 1000 times more afraid of rain and thunder than her hound — or she lied.
This ole’ girl came out of that thing in half the time it took me to wrap her up.
This right here lasts just as long as the storm does…
