Friday, June 15, 2007

Canine Neighbors

On a recent morning walk with my dog, Rocco, I ran into a friendly neighbor.
“He’s been voted one of the cutest dogs in the neighborhood,” she said to me.
“Thanks,” I reply.
“Hi Rocco, how are you? You’re such a cute dog,” as she pets his head.
“He’s a crazy puppy,” I reply jokingly. “He has more energy then I do.”
The small talk continues as she asks me various questions about the dog, his breed, age, etc.

Now, I don’t mind chatting with the neighbors and it’s good to know people are generally friendly and enjoy pets. Except there is one thing that bothers me…she knows my dog’s name, so obviously we’ve met before… but I don’t think she knows my name. And I don’t know her name either.

As I’ve lived in this area now for almost two years, I’ve noticed this is a common trait among the neighborhood. People who are out with their dogs on a regular basis get to know each other….or should I say each dog.

So, I’ve met several dogs in the neighborhood, and only recognize the owners by their dogs. There is Angus, Reilly, Haley, Laz, and Kasper who are regulars on my walking route. The names of the people walking them??? I have no idea! Granted, it’s my fault too for not introducing myself either; but I suddenly feel unimportant once the dogs are introduced. I guess it really is a dog’s world.

Thinking back, I’ve never really met any of my neighbors until I got a dog. Rocco is a conversation starter and people will stop to greet him and say hello. However, in some ways I still don’t feel like I’ve met any of my human neighbors. But at least Rocco has met his canine neighbors!



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You probably haven't sniffed your neighbor's butts either.

Matt said...

Good Point!

Unknown said...

Matt, it's so true and I have run into this quite often myself. Dog people tend to be about their dogs when they get together on neighborhood walk and at dog parks.

I think people today are just so less apt to go beyond the basics and when your dog opens the lines of communication, the lines seldom go beyond the dog and topics surrounding dogs. It's easy and safe, sort of like talking about the weather :)

Anonymous said...

I think people generally don't want to talk to strangers, but are forced to when their dogs want to start jumping on each other. So it's a way to avoid a conversation while allowing the dogs to meet.

Anonymous said...

It's probably easier to find out a pet's name since the owners are always talking to them in public. LOL!

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Anonymous said...

I guess your dog Rocco is indeed lucky than you are...Anyway try to introduced your name to them so that they will know you just what you are and not just as Rocco's owner...

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