My pets are the
greatest things. They recently took me
out into the wide woods and let me run around and play all day long. I loved it.
However, about half-way through each day, they would take me to a place
where water ran freely and I was happy to drink from the cool water; but my
pets then surprised me by actually jumping into the water! They splashed each other, raced around on
these funny looking boards and actually went under the water several times. I tried to stop the little one from going in,
but I was ignored and the little one raced in with the others. Then, giggling and laughing, they climbed out
of the water and sat on towels petting me.
I took my time ensuring that they were okay, but the next day, they did
it again! What is this? How do I prevent them from doing this dangerous
thing? Help me, please. I fear I will be losing my pets to this
horrible thing.
Signed Frightened”
“Dear Frightened,
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| © Cheryl Simonds |
Be easy. Your pets are performing an unusual ritual
that many perform in the giant water bowl at home. They are perfectly safe because they know how
to do it, and, brace yourself now, they like to do it. All I can say is occupy yourself with
something else while they are in the water.
For instance, you could drag their towels around and be sure to get them
very wet so they won’t know the difference when they come out. Or you could do your business right next to
their towels and cover it just enough to hide it. That way they can step in it before they
reach their towels. Another thing you
can do is to make sure that you ignore them when they come out. Be sure to let them know, in no uncertain
terms, that you are angry with their behavior.
They might not get the hints, but at least you will be doing something.
Signed Cocoa”
