Alas, that tiny bundle of rat terrier is not mine - she belongs to Mr. & Mrs. First Floor. But I did get to babysit her for the past week while they were in Europe. It was nice to have a substitute fuzzy critter follow me around the house since Beau is still in Florida. Chica's pictured here in one of her favorite napping locations: in my spot on the couch snuggling with my college hoody. What can I say? We have similar taste. Except I don't really care for lamb jerky treats and she seems to be a big fan.
I learned many other fascinating things about Chica this week. For example, if you fart really loud while she's sleeping, she will jump off the sofa and run, trembling, out of the room. The following will also make her shake: putting on your shoes, closing the bathroom door when you use the toilet, intense eye contact, the wind.
I also learned some important lessons about dogs in general. Here's one that you should know: dogs do not function like people, so if you let them sleep in when you take an early shower, they don't appreciate it. Instead, they get out of bed and piddle on the floor.
Chica's back with her people, who, by the way, thanked me for babysitting with expensive European chocolate. So, besides the occasional puppy incontinence issues, I came out way ahead this week. Rental doggies AND chocolate. Life is good.
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