OK, I can hear mom sniggering in the background, implying that I don’t do any work. But when was the last time that a leaf assaulted the yard without being challenged? Or how about all those people on the other side of the street who keep walking past the house when they hear me barking? I earn my kibble every day!
And once school starts on August 14th plenty of others will be working like a dog. Like all those students getting up early for school. Moms and dads will be getting up even earlier to wake up the kids for school, some will even have to go in under the covers and drag them out, just like a Terrier. Teachers, support staff, and administrators will go into school early and leave late, while also getting their kids up and ready for school. The list goes on and on.
But did you ever wonder what it means to “work like a dog?” According to Holiday Insights:
Work Like a Dog Day honors and recognizes the hardest working among us.
Some people skate by, doing as little as possible. Others, do only what they have to. Others still work like a dog. While work is to be done, they dig in relentlessly. They seldom take a break until the task is completed.
We want to make sure to differentiate between "Work-A-Holics" and those who "Work Like a Dog". Work-A-Holics are always working, even though they may not be working hard. Those who work like a dog, work very hard while they are working. But, they do not work all of the time.
Today is a day to show appreciation for those who carry more than their load, and work like a dog. You can also honor them by working like a dog today.So if you happen to cross paths with someone working like a dog today, be sure you:
- tell them what a good boy/girl they are,
- give them a pat on the head or back (a nice scratch behind the ears or under the chin really makes me happy),
- and be sure to carry a nice treat to give them for a job well done.
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