What If Your Dog Could Vote - Part One

What If Your Dog Could Vote - Part One

Supper is over. The kitchen is clean. Everyone heads to the TV to watch the news. You glance down, and curled up by your feet is your loyal best friend. You smile, shake your head and you think, how lucky can they be...not a care in the world.

Ah-ha, but is that true? Perhaps, there is more going on in that furry little head than you realize.

What if your dog could vote?

Would they be of like mind with your political views? Or, would their vote negate yours? Are their opinions liberal, independent or conservative? Would they be passive in their political opinions? Would they be activists? Perhaps their thoughts on how things should be are fiscally conservative, yet socially liberal. Maybe it's the other way around. Even more interesting, would that adoring pooch be on the "lunatic fringe" of their party of choice? There is always they possibility they would they be one of those dreadfully misguided, misinformed and possibly threatening "Dog Biscuiters!" Perish the thought!

Wouldn't it be interesting, if you could sit down and over a cup of coffee discuss politics with you dog?

What are their views on the economy? Have they noticed you may be cutting back a bit? What if they could tell you they have noticed you have gone down a notch on the quality of their food? Perhaps, making do with one or two meals instead of the usual three may be an issue causing sleepless nights. Or, do they believe they are entitled to an upgrade and lots more treats?

Have they noticed there fewer new toys around the house? How about those few extra weeks between groomer visits? Not to mention fewer trips to the dog park or beach, because YOU are trying to conserve on gas? What do they think about you now budgeting the lifestyle they have grown accustom to love?

Speaking of lifestyles, what are their thoughts on same-sex marriage? Have you ever watched your dog at the dog park? Umm, are the boys playing only with boys and the girls playing only with girls? Do they pair off? One boy, one girl. Or, do they co-mingle in one big free-for-all? That tells you quite a bit about their thoughts on governing social behaviors. Fact is, they are all American dogs. Aren't they all entitled to the same rights as other dogs?

Immigration weighs heavy on the minds of some dogs. Do they stop eating over the fact you rescued or adopted another dog? Do they believe the new-comer should get in line, and wait their turn? Heck! They aren't even dead yet! One dog in their house is enough! Or do they feel "What the heck...the more the merrier?"

Healthcare is a serious concern for some dogs. Especially, for the older ones, or dogs with a pre-existing health problem. Would they prefer going to their vet of choice, not thinking twice about the out of pocket expense, or thankful they are covered by that Cadillac pet insurance. Are they willing to settle for a more economical, but much less personal, clinic or mobile inoculations van, because there are more dogs in the house? What do they think?

Finally, there is the Homeland Security issue! Do they believe in a strong defense of their homeland? Are they unwavering about protecting their borders? Do they appreciate and guard that fence, needed to keep four-legged illegal aliens, canine and feline, out of their yard?

Or are they the open border type. "Come on in! Food bowl is right over there. Toys? Yup, right over there...just help yourself!" "Ooops! Almost forgot! By the way, my people hide the jewelry under the...."

Now this is not a scientific study; however it is based on primary and secondary temperament types. Part 2 will help you see what party, based on breed, your dog may be predisposed to fancy, if they could vote.