Lately, the older and wiser of our fluffy-butted canine duo has taken a particular interest in crusty dried-out feces leavings in the backyard.

So we use the word "wiser" loosely here.

Unrelated to her poo-munching habit (it would seem), our beloved Persephone (Sephie for short) isn't a big cuddler. She's rather cat-like in that respect.

But the husband had a particularly poignant insight on these two details that I felt I needed to share.

WARNING: If profanity offends you, stop reading NOW.
Sometimes a story just calls for it, folks.

Christian's ephiphany:
"Maybe she uses shit as a human repellent. She knows we won't pick her up if she's been chowing on turd."