[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Dogs can tell time.

Herding dogs know what time to bring in the sheep or cattle.

The dogs who share our homes quickly learn our schedules.

Our last dog knew what time she was supposed to get her arthritis pill and she never let us forget.

My point is that our pets are canis familiaris and coyotes are canis latrans.

That sweet dog of yours loves you dearly and is loyal and true, and knows your schedule and makes it his own. -- BUT your dog has some opportunistic, street-savvy, shirttail cousins who do not have nice manners. -- Those cousins can tell time, even better than your dog because those cousins have to survive on their own.

Therefore, be aware when you routinely take your dog outside -- just in case one of those tacky relatives knows what time to hang around.

Yes, Boomer, and the key to what you've said is "routine."

Forewarned is forearmed.
Dog owners who are nervous might think about changing their walk routine, i.e., where they walk and at what time.