I must admit that I've made a few mistakes lately. And Bracha admits that she made some, too. We discussed it, as usual, with Bracha getting down on the floor and sitting beside me and stroking my fur, and me thumping my tail and putting a large front paw on her arm. That way, we usually come to an understanding.
It all began when we started walking towards the beach. I was excited, as I always am when we reach the end of the main street in Nahariya and I can sense we are getting close to the water. And I guess I wasn't concentrating and Bracha tripped over one of those stupid brick flower beds they have around the trees. She sat down and made me sit, too. I felt awful and started licking her but she'd have none of it. Up we got and she called me on it, made me approach the same place and go around the flower bed and Ithat time gave it a wide berth. I guess I didn't deserve a run on the beach, but I got one anyway.
And when we got into town it was Bracha's turn to make a mistake. She forgot my shoes, and as soon as we got to the stoplight I started dancing around on the corner like I had hot peppers under my paws. Which, for all practical purposes, I did. Bracha apologized and we took a bus instead of walking so that I wouldn't have to walk on the hot pavement. So we both made mistakes that time and will try and do better next time.
When we got to the dentist everyone was glad to see me as usual. I was offered water, petted, and escorted into the doctor's office. But when we started to go into the next room, the technician said she was afraid of me and asked if I could wait outside. The woman asked Bracha if she was angry, and Bracha said she wasn't because she had asked nicely and she understood. Bracha led me behind the reception area, and told me to wait there quietly, which I did. The woman was very apologetic, and said afterwards, "I'll bet she hates me now." Bracha assured her that I don't hate anyone. But I wish she were not afraid of me. It's a shame. I hear that petting animals makes people feel relaxed and happy.
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