(what humans could learn from pugs)
How dogs see humans
Jojo has spent a considerable amount of time observing humans.
Mostly from the couch.
Occasionally from under the table.
And sometimes during walks, when they seem to be in a hurry for reasons that remain unclear.
After careful study, he has reached several conclusions.
Some of them involve hands.
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Jabba:
Humans.
Jojo:
What about them?
Jabba:
They probably wish they had our paws instead of those hands with all those fingers.
Jojo:
Does seem a bit unnecessary.
Jabba:
Good for opening food packages.
Jojo:
That’s their one strong argument.
Jabba:
But otherwise…
Jojo:
Totally overengineered.
Jabba looks at her paws thoughtfully.
Jabba:
And of course, our hyper-sensitive noses.
Jojo:
Goes without saying.
Jabba:
Humans miss so many important smells.
Jojo:
Which explains many of their decisions.
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What humans could learn from dogs
Jabba shifts closer, clearly warming up to the subject.
Jabba:
And our ability to sleep.
Jojo:
You mean while sitting?
Jabba:
While sitting.
While standing.
While leaning against something.
Jojo:
While someone is talking.
Jabba:
While someone is cooking.
Jojo:
While someone is explaining something complicated.
Jabba:
It’s our expertise.
Jojo:
Personally, I consider myself a champion.
Jabba nods respectfully.
Jabba:
But perhaps the most important difference between us and them…
Jojo:
I can’t wait. Go on.
Jabba pauses for dramatic effect.
Jabba:
We don’t give a shit.
Jojo blinks slowly.
Jojo:
Well… I can.
Jabba:
You know what I mean.
Jojo:
I do.
They sit quietly for a moment.
Jojo:
We don’t dwell on old crap…
Jabba:
No.
Jojo:
We don’t analyse every little word someone said three days ago.
Jabba:
Definitely not.
Jojo:
And we don’t wake up at night thinking about emails.
Jabba shudders slightly.
Jabba:
That sounds terrible.
Jojo:
It probably is.
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The simplicity of a dog’s life
Jabba leans her head against Jojo’s shoulder.
Jabba:
We only have love. For everyone. And for each other.
Jojo considers this carefully.
Jojo:
Yes.
That is a very efficient system.
Jabba:
If humans were a little more like us pugs…
Jojo stretches slowly.
Jojo:
The world would be a calmer place.
A pause.
Jojo:
And probably much better at napping.
