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October 21, 2005
OFF LEASH: Fetch this
"Off Leash" is an occasional column by Fiddler.
As I understand it, the idea behind "fetch" is that a dog is supposed to run excitedly after an intentionally thrown item, retrieve said item, and return it to the thrower. After accomplishing this mission, the thrower often hurls the item -- be it a tennis ball or a stick –- a second time, forcing the dog to retrieve it yet again. This can go on for the better part of an afternoon, leaving the dog exhausted and confused.
See, we assume you need whatever it is you're throwing. We're retrieving it for you as a courtesy. "Oh, but my dog loves to run after the stick," you say. Really? Did your dog tell you that? Yeah, somehow I didn't so.
Think, people. That's all I'm asking.
Posted by teb at October 21, 2005 09:26 AM