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“He's got his dog trained so that it only does it on newspapers. The trouble is it does it when he's reading the blasted things.” quote by Honore de Balzac
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“He's got his dog trained so that it only does it on newspapers. The trouble is it does it when he's reading the blasted things.”

Honore de Balzac

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He jokes that his dog is trained to relieve itself on newspapers, but the dog does so while he reads them, causing inconvenience.

In simple terms: Dog trained to use newspapers, but misbehaves while reading.

Key Takeaway

Train pets with clear cues.

Themes

humor pet behavior irony

Mood

lighthearted amused

Type

humorous practical

When to use this quote

  • home life
  • pet ownership
  • training sessions
  • reading habits

Key Concepts

conditioning miscommunication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you adjust the cue?
  • What other tricks could be taught?
A Different Perspective

Training may need refinement.

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