Richard Peifer

Tails of Dogs and Cats and Woozils, Oh My! Richard Peifer

In Tails, the animals woof and meow intelligently. That's called anthropomorphism and has an ancient lineage in books - The Uncle Remus stories, for instance, as well as any number of comic strip 'characters' you greet every Sunday in the 'funnies.'However unlikely animal 'talk' may be, recent studies have shown that dogs in close relationships with their people communicate and understand in much greater depth than previously thought possible. Anybody with a dog knows their personal life is constantly scrutinized with accuracy. Just put on those particular shoes and see what happens to Fido's tail! Drop the word 'come' into conversation by accident and see what those ears do!And how you obey when the leash is dropped at your feet!Dogs always had a lot to say. They just needed interpreters who speak people talk. Charles Shultz's Snoopy has known that for years.