Has it Really Come to This?

[guido911]

I know there are some animal lovers in this forum, so here you go, compliments of...oh nevermind.

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/04/29/experts-stop-insulting-pets-by-calling-them-pets/

[Red Arrow]

My dog allows me to call him a pet as long as I:
- feed him.
- throw the toy both inside the house and, for a better workout, in the back yard.
- give him a scratch behind the ears.
- let him outside to do his business.
- give him a treat when I raid the fridge.
- ...

[heironymouspasparagus]

He is allowing you to use a pet name for him.  Sounds like you are well trained, too.
Housebroken, too, no doubt (you, not the dog)!

[Conan71]

Oh good, I'm not in trouble.  I never refer to Butch as a pet.  I guess I can keep calling him "Hey Dipshit!"

[custosnox]

I get away with calling mine whatever I want, just as long as it's not late for dinner (I know, bad joke, but couldn't resist)

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He is allowing you to use a pet name for him.  Sounds like you are well trained, too.
Housebroken, too, no doubt (you, not the dog)!

I haven't peed on the rug for a L O N G time.

[heironymouspasparagus]

You're missing all the fun...