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Saturday, June 7, 2008
Sweeping
Since my humans' mother has been in town the floor has never been cleaner. In fact she really seems to enjoy all that cleaning. I've been amazed at how often I'll come around the corner only to find her sweeping the floor. This task is often followed by mopping the floor, then another round of sweeping.
Now I'm just a dog but even I think this is border line obsessive compulsive behavior. If she were a dog someone would have to distract and redirect her attention to help her over come such a disorder. However because she is human, and because I often see my human return to her computer time and time again; I'm starting to think that such behaviors are normal for humans.
Personally I'd rather chew a toy, nap or even lick myself but that's just me and times like these make me so glad I am a dog.
Since redirecting a behavior that she seems to enjoy so much anyways isn't an option I've decided to help her with this endless task. You all know how much I love to roll in the dirt outside. Well if you didn't know, you do now. I love it. I love waking up from a nap and going for a nice roll and flop in the dirt. Sometimes I do this after eating, playing, resting, working.... Actually I do this all the time. If I'm not doing something else you can bet I'm out back rolling in the dirt.
Sorry I'll get back on track now..
Ok so I decided to do what makes the human happy. The best way for me to help is to dirty the floor so she can sweep again, obviously. Gee she's lucky I like to roll in the dirt so much.
Now every time I see her put the broom away I go out side, roll around and come back in covered in dust, dirt and bits of dried grasses. I then stand in the middle of the kitchen and shake with everything I've got. The human comes in, sees the mess and is once again happily sweeping her heart out. I often hear her say "Sandi!! You're dirty!". I think she's pleased.
Sometimes she even takes the broom and sweeps the excess off my body before getting to the new mess on the floor. I think she does this to show her appreciation for my efforts, plus it feels kind of good.
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Comments: 2
We are going to line your doggie door with double sided tape to prevent any more grass/dirt from entering the house once this human mother returns home. Just so you know. I hate sweeping.
Well you know Sandi I will be coming around again and cleaning the house. So don't think that the sweeping is going to stop when that humans mother goes home.
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