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Interactions Access Writing, 4/e
Pamela Hartmann, Los Angeles Unified School District
James Mentel, Los Angeles Unified School District


Pet Behavior

Narrator: Meet Otis and Taylor. Otis is the weiner dog. Both just your average kind of small dog. But there's nothing small about what they do when their owners weren't home.

Emily: These are brand-new couches and they've completely destroyed one of the cushions. That was done in about an hour.

Narrator: Otis and Taylor took care of the couch, the cushion, the carpet, the table, the fireplace, the coffee table, and more. Why?

Emily: They were bored. And we have tons of toys for them to play with but we both, me and my husband both work full time and we were gone all day and that's why they did it.

Narrator: Otis and Taylor aren't bad dogs. They're just in need of a little attention, which sparked an idea for a business, and Emily's Pet Patrol was born.

Emily: I always carry doggie bags for when we go on a walk and an extra leash in case I can't find the leash from the owner.

Narrator: With backpack in hand, Emily makes her rounds visiting homes of clients whose pets are home alone. And visitations like this are key to a dog's well being. Spending time with a pet is not just a business opportunity for someone like Emily, but here at the county animal shelter, it's a requirement. Think we're barking up the wrong tree? Think again. If you can't spare the time, the shelter says that you can't adopt.

Woman from the Shelter: We encourage people to spend quality time with their pets. Reserve time for your pet when you come home from work and make sure that you make that special time.

Narrator: Having your pet spayed or neutered is the first step toward a kinder, gentler, dog but there's no substitute for human interaction. That interaction makes for better behavior even if the dog isn't yours.