You have to understand that I belong to Rex and that he
has learned to shape my behavior. We get up between four
and six a.m. and I am good for a denta stix and a snack
after he gets back from his time in the back yard. Throughout the day, he indicates what he wants and I give
it to him if it is not a doggy no no.

I have accused him of having a watch concealed in his shaggy coat but have come to realize that he goes by
the amount of sunlight generated. He is extremely strict
about bedtime. Usually, I am OK with going to bed with
a book when he wants me to but now that it is getting dark
so early, he starts about 6:45. He paces, he pants, he
urges me to get up with his nose. He runs to the bedroom
every time I get up. I am not OK with this.

It is kind of tough being owned by a dog.