Dogs vs. Kids

I was going to write about how my new goal in life is to organize a dog cooperative in my neighborhood. The reason being that my dog walker increased his rates by $3/walk this year (that's $720/year), and I think there's a win-win in it for dog owners and dog walkers alike. Plus, it vaguely gets me back to my political roots which I sometimes miss.

But, my dog just threw up...on the carpet.

So, I've decided to write about a topic that I think about often.

Caveat: I don't have any kids. I have 2 dogs...in an 750 sq ft apartment. But, I like kids. I'm just not sure I can have 2 crazy dogs and a kid at the same time. Also, I love my dogs (in case that doesn't come across here).

Just how are dogs and kids alike, you might ask? Well:

1. Dogs and kids throw up at inappropriate moments. (see above)
2. Dogs and kids like to be in your space, especially when you don't want them there.
3. Dogs and kids require your life to be organized around them (though kids definitely more so).
4. Dogs and kids need day care.
5. Dogs and kids require you to be the pack leader, if you want any kind of respect.
6. Dogs and kids frequently choose to not obey you (though at least kids understand English).
7. Dogs and kids are pricey (kids win in this category).
8. Eventually, dogs and kids grow out of all of the above (well, most of it anyway).

More on how the Clinton Hill Dog Cooperative will save the world another day. I have to go clean up dog puke.