Big Brother is Watching

Big Brother is Watching
Having a big dog has many perks. For one, they are always a conversation piece. We can’t go anywhere with our massive Bloodhound Basil without getting into a conversation about how handsome and big he is. Most people think of Basset Hounds when they think of Bloodhounds, so they are shocked when they hear that our small horse is indeed a Bloodhound.

However, one of the most frustrating parts of having a big dog is that you can’t get away with anything. I understand it. People aren’t afraid of little dogs. Yet, the default for a lot of people when they see a big dog is to just be afraid. This makes sense, as how could they possibly know that their genetically altered Chihuahua/Toy Jack Terrier or “Toy Jack Terriahua” as I call it, is more dangerous to them than Basil. All they see is a dog whose head is bigger than their dog. They recall reading Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskerville and are sure that Basil’s eyes just flashed red.

I take Basil out on a leash every single day. Earlier this week, I think, once wont hurt. So, I take Basil out for five minutes. I see a few people off in the distance and think nothing of it. Basil is super well behaved, staying right next to me the whole time. He does his thang, and we go back inside.

Well, someone apparently freaked out that I didn’t have him on a leash, and we got a citation form the apartment complex. I can’t help but laugh as now I feel like there are eyes everywhere when I go out now, little old ladies with nothing better to do all day than to find out what others are doing wrong and bring down the righteous hammer upon thems that dare not have a leash on their dog for a few minutes. We have also gotten falsely accused leaving Basil’s business about. Never any proof, simply the lingering thought that THE BIG EVIL DOG MUST HAVE DONE IT.

So, big dog owners beware. Big Brother is always watching, and your big dog will not go unnoticed. Grab that leash, and make sure you bring a bag.

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