Call of the Wild

Today is January 12.  And it's Jack London's birthday.  Jack London was a famous American writer - well known for his dog stories - The Call of the Wild and White Fang.  These tales of the north, highlight dogs in the wild and look at the dog's view of the world.  I really believe that all of us canines experience that Call of the Wild.  I mean it's pretty evident when Elroy and I take off into the woods.  We are answering that call.  In more ways than one.  But really - ALL dogs experience that call of the wild.  Even chihuahuas and miniature poodles.  While they likely would not be excited about digging out a cave in the snow to sleep - and many of us wouldn't - we all have those "moments" when that inner call comes out.  It's those moments when we dogs race around with reckless abandon.  Not chasing anything.  Not retrieving anything.  Not herding anything.  Humans call it the zoomies.  But really - it's that momentary Call of the Wild - when we return to our primal roots. And ALL of us do it.

Let's face it - most of us are QUITE content having a roof over our heads, a comfy bed and food in our bowls that we didn't have to hunt for.  But we STILL feel that call.   It's definitely a canine thing.  I mean how often do you see adult humans running around with reckless abandon with their hands in the air for NO reason?  Mind you, if they did so in a public place, there would no doubt be some odd stares.  And I guess kids do it - they haven't yet learned to curb that inner call... Good for them.

So Happy birthday Jack -and in honor of his day try to feel that inner call.  But just be careful where you do it...