Why are dogs easier to raise than kids? What's the difference between a walk and a hike? What should you wear when coloring your hair? And why don't we always speak in present progressive? No doubt about it, our dogs listen -intently- no matter what we silly humans say. It's one of the many things dogs have going for them. Dumb Things We Say to Dogs is a collection of essays by a mundane, middle-aged soccer mom, Buckeye girl, and dog lover. Read it, and you just might find you have a new leash on life.