Speak for gaines!
I have always been a big fan of dogs since I got my first one when I was in the 4th grade. My mother and father believed that it would be the best time to buy the dog for me because I was finally old enough to take full responsibility. My idea of a dog had always been that they were so cute and loving; I preferred not to think about the work and dedication that came along with him or her. Understanding the multiple aspects of dogs is very important to being the best owner you can be. The dog should be a part of the family and emotionally cared for, but also his or her physical needs need to be met including domesticated training.
Getting a dog was the world’s greatest gift at the time because I finally had a non-human best friend! I was constantly chasing her around and playing with the toys we had gotten her. However, we did not just get toys, but also lots of dog food. It was my job to make sure she was fed and watered. This small task sounds easier than it was. At times, I would just give her some of my own food because she did not know any better and she would repetitively beg. This is when my mother would have to step in and explain to me why I should not do that.
The stereotype for moms is that it is their job to feed the whole family, including the dog. This ties in perfectly with the advertisement to the left because the picture shown is a women’s hand feeding the hungry doggie. The ad is also stating the importance of good nutrition and describing just how delicious this particular brand is. My mom was the one that helped my dog stay healthy because I would have constantly fed her peanut butter and hot dogs. Understanding that dogs need to be treated differently than humans was a hard idea to grasp at the age I was at, but now I fully understand the reasoning.
Humans and dogs have recently maintained a good relationship, but lines are sometimes drawn. An example is when dogs need to be trained in order to be able to stay inside the house. The dog in the advertisement is being forced to speak, which is a form of training, in order to be able to enjoy his meal. This is showing human’s dominance over animals and the respect that dogs should have in order to be a household pet. Every dog owner wants to make their dog as happy and healthy as possible by feeding it the best food and taking it for walks, but in return we expect the dog to be loving and obedient.