{"id":5790,"date":"2013-08-20T11:52:22","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T16:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vetlocator.com\/dailypaws\/?p=5790"},"modified":"2013-08-20T11:52:22","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T16:52:22","slug":"who-works-harder-you-or-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vetlocator.com\/dailypaws\/2013\/08\/who-works-harder-you-or-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Who works harder, you or your pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Labor Day is just around the corner and today, while I was out on a hiking I was thinking about how to enjoy the long weekend and celebrate a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetlocator.com\/dailypaws\/2013\/08\/who-works-harder-you-or-your-pet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5794 alignright\" alt=\"working-pet\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vetlocator.com\/dailypaws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/working-pet.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vetlocator.com\/dailypaws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/working-pet.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.vetlocator.com\/dailypaws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/working-pet-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/a>day off from laboring.<\/p>\n<p>As I continued up a steep trail, my dog tugged at the leash, anxious to get to the top.\u00a0 She lives for these hikes and I know she feels it&#8217;s part of her job to make sure I get out and exercise.\u00a0 If I beg off for any reason, late hours at the office, funky weather or, more often, I just don&#8217;t feel like it, I get pestered for the rest of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Like most dogs, our dogs have jobs and look forward to working.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a treat for them to be able to work and do their jobs and they do them with pride.\u00a0 And if I ever suggested they take a day off, I know both of them would be confused and unhappy.<\/p>\n<p>Think about what jobs your pets naturally have taken on when they joined you.\u00a0 If you are like many pet owners, those chores often include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protecting you and the family<\/li>\n<li>Being a companion for hiking and trips<\/li>\n<li>Waking you up<\/li>\n<li>Keeping &#8216;kids&#8217; in line<\/li>\n<li>Cheering you up when you feel down<\/li>\n<li>Showering you with love and affection (not a job or a chore, I know)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For them, working and being allowed to work IS their holiday.<\/p>\n<p>So, as you make your plans for the long holiday weekend coming up, I hope you will do as I plan to do and let your pets go to work with you for that day.\u00a0 Trust me, they&#8217;ll be very happy to not have the day off.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe and Healthy,<br \/>\nAdam<br \/>\nVetLocator.com<\/p>\n<p>PS &#8211; Who works harder, you or your pet?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labor Day is just around the corner and today, while I was out on a hiking I was thinking about how to enjoy the long weekend and celebrate a day off from laboring. 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