Because I'm waterlogged

"11 Things To Never Say to Your Dog"

11th worst thing to say:  "Just leave me alone"

#10:  "I hate you"

#9:  "Stop or else"

Eight more to go.  Each is accompanied by an explanation about why you should never say that to a dog.  But they're pretty much the same reasons you should never say those things to a human child -- or, come to think of it, a human adult.  Probably not a good idea to say them to cats, either.  

Thanks to Splendid Times for the advice and pix. 

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