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The Price of Protection
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog
By Nicole L.V. Mullis Fun fact: Dogs have only about one-sixth the number of taste buds that humans have. Often, they prefer strong-smelling foods since they enjoy their food more with their sense of smell than taste. We don't have a home security system. We have a dog — a good-tempered pooch who sheds a lot, eats a lot, sleeps a lot, and loves us in that uncomplicated way animals have. Whenever he gets into mischief, my husband reminds me, "One day, he will save your life." I'm not so sure. He seems more concerned with his stomach than our security. If he's done any guard-dogging, it hasn't been in my presence. (Keep reading) | 