Owner’s Perspective

I thought it would be a fantastic idea. That’s how it all started. What could spell more fun than a surprise pool party on a hot summer day? I even splurged on brand new doggie floaties (pink flamingo and unicorn styled, if you must know). Hyped for the best ‘Dog’s Day Out,’ I got everything in place and then casually led Buster, my ever-curious Golden Retriever, to the backyard pool.

Now, let me tell you something about Buster. He loves to swim. It’s a well-known fact to all living creatures in a five-mile radius. The local ducks give our house a wide berth during summer. But a surprise pool party, when all he expected was perhaps an additional afternoon treat or a play session, was a bit too much.

His initial reaction was anything but appreciative. Instead of the doggy paddling symphony I had expected, he just stood frozen. Looking at me. Then the pool. Then back at me again. His tail, that cheerful golden fan, just hung morosely at half-mast. To say that my feel-good factor took a nose-dive would be an understatement.

Buster’s Poolside Pitiful Protest

This was supposed to be my regular afternoon treat time. That treasure of a moment when I enthrall my human with numerous tricks and get rewarded with delicious bits of frozen chicken. It’s a ritual — a sacred tradition.

But what do I see? An ENORMOUS POOL full of WATER. Floating objects that are NOT edible. Decorations. It looked like a water carnival. And PEOPLE – total strangers, in MY backyard. The shock in my doggy heart is IMMEASURABLE.

Who does this? A surprise pool party? For a dog? My people have CLEARLY lost their minds. It’s almost as traumatic as the time they made me wear that reindeer costume for Christmas. So, I did what any self-respecting dog would do in such pitiable circumstances. I turned around. Walked away. My dignity demanded it.

The Happy Ending

The next few hours were akin to the stages of grief. Avoidance. Denial. Acceptance. (shouldn’t an extra stage – Treats – be included here?) I watched as Buster moved around the house, carefully avoiding the poolside area. His downcast eyes and drooped tail were too much for me to ignore.

In a stroke of genius, I called The Hungry Puppy and ordered Buster’s favorite – Primal Freeze Dried Nuggets. An hour later, we were cracking open a new bag of his favorite chicken-flavored delights. His response was like witnessing a sunflower turn towards the sun.

As Buster crunched on his treats, the twinkle returned in his eyes. The festive atmosphere of the pool party, coupled with the delicious indulgence, worked magic on his mood. His tail went from half-mast to a full, proud wave.

Crisis averted. Floaties swapped with freeze-dried goodness. Dog no longer hates me (at least till the next ill-advised surprise).

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