The Bologna Blog

Doggy, Dog world

I sometimes wonder if dogs are not smarter than people. As I attempted to play with the laser, trying to get Dimitri to chase the light, he refused to be fooled. He just stared at my hand where I held the laser with a look of disdain for my attempted trickery. My other dog Vladimir, who we lovingly call Forrest Gump, danced after the light flying about in circles. He at least had the social grace to humor me. Later when the dogs were staring out the window, I asked in my high pitched squeal, "Is Daddy home?" They both casually walked down to the bathroom and sat in front of the door to let me know exactly where Daddy was. They barked a snide bark in unison as if to mock me for my stupidity.
Dimitri has a morning ritual, that I am sometimes late in joining because I am not quite awake at the time he decides we should start. It involves his moaning and groaning a rambunctious and loud morning message as I sit in my chair. It is as if he is telling me the events that happened in his world while we slept. This ritual usually lasts 10 minutes or so. He is very enthusiastic and intent on my involvement in the process. He noses and paws me until I pay attention.It is quite a fun alarm clock that I have.