The Dog Days of Summer

Are you a dog lover? Okay, I know some people are "cat people" and some are "dog people." And, of course, there are "horse people." And I once met a self-proclaimed "llama person," but I digress. Here's my point: No matter what kind of animal person or even non-committed animal person you may be, it seems to me that it's hard not to appreciate the traits of most pooches. The devotion, the unconditional love, the soulful eyes and overall cute factor, just to name a few attributes. And yes, I'll a