Country gone dogs

Excerpt from a NY Times interview with the founder of Dog Psycholgy center in LA :

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And you believe that we're projecting our own neuroses onto our dogs, even when we leave the house?

If what you do is say, "I'm sorry, baby, Mommy has to go, blah, blah, blah," the dog doesn't understand what you are saying. He only understands that you are in a soft state and he is dominating you.

So what departing words would you prefer we say to a dog?

"Bye, man."

Do you think it is O.K. for a dog to sleep in bed with his owner?

Yes, because a dog pack sleeps together. But the thing is, you have to invite the dog into your bed.

Should a dog be allowed on the living-room couch?

Make sure you invite them. The whole point is that you always remind them who owns the couch. The pack leader reminds them who runs the show.

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Henceforth, we shall witness scenes where :

Dog-Owner with tearful eyes and quivering voice, whispers boldly -- Bye man!

Dog is puzzled.