My dog insists on a morning walk
about 5:30. That\'s A.M.
It\'s still dark.
I comply.
My dog is determined to smell every
rock and every bush in every yard. She
looks at me and says
\"Stand there and be
patient.\"
I comply.
My dog leaves her natural calling card
in the neighbor\'s yard,
turns and stares at me.
\"Well, pick it up.\"
I comply.
My dog lays at my feet when I sit in my
recliner in the family room.
She whacks me on my foot
with her heavy paw until
I rub her on her back leg.
Whack.
I comply.
My dog loves to chase a ball in the park.
Now, though, she\'s old with less energy.
When I throw it, she flops down on the
grass and looks back at me.
\"Well, go get it.\"
I comply.
I am well trained.