Thursday 13 November 2014

Getting along with dogs

I have been bit, chased and accosted (trust me) by dogs. Dogs are very psychological beings, and since I believe I understand their psyche a weeny bit, here are a few steps towards warding off the dog phobia.

1.      Dosti Ka Haath
Make the first move, call out, whistle or make kissing sounds. Let the dog know you mean no harm. Their response will depend upon their past experience with humans. It also differs from breed to breed. You can’t blame the mongrels much as they have had a tough time on the streets; the neighborhood doesn’t want them around, kids throw stones and play pranks (often quiet brutal), and he isn’t even allowed tidbits from the garbage (the flies are our friends).

2.      Biscuits

Bless the hand that feeds! Now don’t go feeding them Bourbon and Milano- It’s going to kill them! The simplest of biscuits would do- marie, rusks, cream crackers (for diabetics) or the simple horlicks or glucose biscuits. Even though it parches their throat but better thirsty than hungry- water can be found; ‘the gutters are our wells’ (Dog Anthem). And bless you for keeping water bowls- yours will be the ‘Kingdom of Heaven’.













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