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Rules of Thumb No. 1
Published: 1/26/2010 2:26 PM
Last Modified: 1/26/2010 2:27 PM

Why do I have the feeling this dog really, really doesn't want to be seen with this person?

Today's entry is from "It's a Dog's World: The Savvy Guide to Four-Legged Living" by Wendy Diamond (Ballantine Books), a "pet-lifestyle expert" who appears on morning TV shows such as "Today," and who has written books on how to understand men by knowing their canine companions, and how to figure out what women want from the cats with which they surround themselves.

Actually, Ms. Diamond's Maltese, Lucky, is credited as "co-author," and the book includes a number of "Lucky's Tips," ostensibly penned (or would that be pawed?) by said dog. (Lucky is the one with the dark eyes in the photograph to the right.)

And so: Page 47. From Chapter 3, "Go West, Young Dog...or East or North or South":

"Lucky's Tips: One of the most important things to remember when traveling with humans is that they are calling the shots and, in some cases, taking them, too. Remember you are their pet (or so they think -- wink-wink, woof-woof) and you will probably have to acquiese to their itinerary.

"...Don't forget that your owner in on vacation as well and well be even more attentive and open to your comfort level than usual. So if you've been stuck in the care for five hours driving through the Rocky Mountains and it's time for a little relief, express yourself.

"Bark, whine, or scratch on the car seat. Trust me, it won't be long before you and your two-legged friend will be pulling over and taking a nature hike; she probably needs a little break from the constant driving anyway and just needed you to remind her -- silly humans!"

I'm a cat person, myself.....

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James D. Watts Jr. has lived in Oklahoma for most his life, even though he still has people saying to him, "Don't sound like you're from around these parts." A University of Oklahoma Phi Beta Kappa graduate, Watts has received the Governor Arts Award, Harwelden Award and the National Conference of Christians and Jews Beth Macklin Award for his writing. Before coming to the Tulsa World, Watts worked for the Tulsa Tribune.

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