When Dignity Dies

I have a friend who feeds her dogs people food and I have a dog that is only allowed dog approved foods and he NEVER gets people food beyond the occasional crumb found that dropped under the table. Sometimes I am worried that I am overly strict, but then again it is more healthy for the dog and less annoying for me when I am eating to not have him beg all the time. He still begs, but he begs for attention, for walks, and he begs to be pet all the time. However my friend has these dogs and I cannot tell you how much fun it is to feed them right off of my plate. They are masters and so good at convincing you that that piece of food in your hand. That small morsel of delicious wonderful food that they know I could totally spare, is the one thing that will save their little puppy dog lives. I find their manipulation of me superior and I am ready to sign up to their class “101: Manipulation – A study on how to get your way against all odds”.