My husband passed along a funny Ben Schott column from the NY Times. It’s about the slang that professional dog walkers often use. Here are a few samples. If you have others, please send them along.
A “bow wow” is the initial meet and greet with a new client.
“Sepanx” refers to a dog with separation anxiety.
A “cujo” is a very aggressive dog (after the dog in a Stephen King novel).
A “paper pusher” is a dog that likes to rip paper.
A “pupdate” is an after-walk e-mail update sent to the owner.
A “slumber party” is an overnight with a dog in the owner’s home when the owner is away.
I’ve noticed that dog walkers are quick to tell you when you have admired the dog, “I’m not the mother. I’m just the dog walker.” I wonder why that is.
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