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Can the dog still eat your homework.

It may be the best known bad excuse for being unprepared: "The Dog Ate My Homework." But where does the phrase come from and how has it changed over the years? Weekend Edition host Scott Simon talks with Forrest Wickman, a reporter with Slate Magazine , who has the answers.

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST:

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SIMON: I don't know what to say. The dog ate my script.

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SIMON: You know that old excuse that makes people groan, palpably ridiculous, right? But was it always so? This week Forrest Wickman of Slate magazine traced the origin of that phrase school kids have used for decades to explain why they don't have their homework and adults have cited as what amounts to an exemplar of absurdity.

Forrest Wickman joins us from Slate in New York. Thanks so much for being with us.

FORREST WICKMAN: Thanks for having me.

SIMON: So, near as you can tell, who was the first person to say something like, the dog ate my homework?

WICKMAN: It's hard to point to anyone in particular. One can make the argument that one of the first examples is this guy Saint Tyron(ph) who around the fifth century had this fox that he found and he started taking the fox around. And at some point the fox ate his psalms.

SIMON: So the fox ate my scripture?

WICKMAN: Right.

SIMON: OK. So that's the 5th century. We've got some time to account for. Yes. And?

WICKMAN: It really starts picking up in the 20th century. One of the earliest really popular stories that's told often around 1905, 1910 - this priest who finishes his sermon and then he pulls his clerk aside and he asks his clerk: What did you think of the sermon? He's a little worried. And the clerk says: Oh, I think it was a fine sermon. And the priest says: Oh, I'm so glad because the dog just ate the last several pages of my sermon.

SIMON: What other kind of permutations were you able to find over the years?

WICKMAN: Yeah, so even through the '60s people - it's still juts one of many excuses. People might say my dog ate my homework. My dog went on my homework is one excuse that's used in a popular book from 1965 that's called "Up the Down Staircase."

SIMON: This is Bel Kaufman's novel about a New York City high school. Right. Yeah.

WICKMAN: Right. And it was turned into a movie in 1967. And then in the 1970s, it finally really becomes a think, a stock excuse that was well known as perhaps the most popular excuse.

SIMON: Is it an excuse that's running out of steam in the digital age when it might make more logical sense to say the dog drooled on my hard drive?

WICKMAN: Right. There has been some speculation about this. Google has these things called engrams, which track the appearance of a phrase over time. And pretty much any permutation of my dog ate my homework, all of those phrases, have been declining over the last decade or so.

SIMON: Anything to replace it?

WICKMAN: I don't know. In the '90s, there were all these children's books that started to really play with the phrase once it was so well known. So, "Godzilla Ate My Homework," "A Dinosaur Ate My Homework," "Aliens Ate My Homework," "My Teacher Ate My Homework." But I don't see any of those taking over anytime soon.

SIMON: I like the aliens ate my homework. I mean, perhaps that's their way of learning about our world.

WICKMAN: That could be how it works.

SIMON: Forrest Wickman of Slate magazine. Thanks so much for being with us.

WICKMAN: Thanks very much.

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What to Do When Your Dog Eats Your Homework

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Introduction

You love your dog, and you want to make sure that it has everything it needs. The problem is that your dog can’t tell you what it wants, which means you have to figure things out on your own. That might seem like a daunting task at first, but once you get the hang of it all will be well!

Bonding with dogs

Dogs are social animals. They associate with each other in a pack, and they need to feel a sense of belonging, security, purpose and love. In order to build this bond with your dog you can follow a few simple steps:

• Make sure that the dog has a good diet that provides all of its nutritional needs. A well-fed dog will be happier than one who is hungry all the time and more likely to show affection towards you.
• The next step is playing games with your new pet! Dogs love to play, so let them run around after their favorite toy if possible – just make sure not too much energy gets expended during these sessions as it can cause problems later on down the line (in terms of hyperactivity or boredom).
• You might also want try grooming your new friend regularly for best results; this helps maintain health while ensuring there isn’t too much hair around which could get tangled up on furniture etcetera when left unchecked over long periods of time.”

Many dog owners choose to dress their dogs in clothing.

Many dog owners choose to dress their dogs in clothing. This can be for fun, or protection from the cold. Some people also put their dog’s clothes on when they go outside so that they don’t get dirty or wet while playing.

Dogs can also wear clothes when they are going to the vet because sometimes they need to be put under anesthesia and it is easier if they are wearing something easy-to-remove such as a sweater or vest than an actual shirt that would have buttons and zippers.

Some dogs may prefer to be left alone.

Some dogs are more independent than others. Some dogs may not like to be left alone. They might have separation anxiety or other issues with being left alone. If your dog does not like being left alone, it is important to find out why and then try different solutions until you find one that works for both of you!

Don’t let your dog suffer from boredom by leaving it alone all day.

If you leave your dog alone all day, they will suffer from boredom. They may start chewing things or barking if they are bored. They may even develop depression!

A bored dog is an unhappy and destructive dog, so make sure to give them plenty of exercise and playtime each day. It’s a good idea to get involved in dog sports like agility training or flyball, which will give your pup lots of fun mental stimulation along with physical exercise.

Dogs love playing games!

Games are a great way to bond with your dog, and they can help you train and teach your pet. Some games are interactive, while others are more passive. When you play with your dog, it’s important that they enjoy the game as much as you do!

• Interactive Games: These are games where both of you are involved in some way. This could mean that the game requires human involvement, such as fetching a ball or frisbee; or it could be an activity that requires both humans and dogs to participate, like tug-of-war or hide-and-seek.
• Passive Games: These are activities that don’t require much effort from either party but still provide enjoyment because they’re fun for both parties involved (think watching TV). You can also use passive games for training purposes—for example, if you want your dog to stop jumping up on people when greeting them at the door then having him sit before greeting someone will help him learn this new behavior without too much effort on either side of things!

Your dog will love you for training them to do fun tricks.

Training your dog is a great way to bond with them. Dogs love learning so it’s fun for both of you.

The key to training your dog is finding ways they enjoy learning new things, and will want to repeat these things in the future. This can be anything from getting their attention when they are distracted, getting them into the car, or just making them feel good about themselves!

Provide your dog with toys that can occupy their time when they are alone.

Before you leave, make sure your dog has a toy or two to chew on while you’re gone. This way, it won’t be able to eat any of the papers in the house when they’re bored. There are hundreds of different types of dog toys available in pet stores and online, so if you have time, take your furry friend along on the shopping trip too!

Here’s a list of some things to keep in mind:

• Choose durable toys that stimulate their mind and keep them occupied for hours on end (this is key). Tug-of-war is also an excellent choice for this purpose as well

Be kind to your dog and treat them with respect.

You should also be kind to your dog and treat them with respect. Dogs are not humans, they respond better to positive reinforcement than punishment. So do not punish your dog for bad behavior, but rather give them treats for good behavior. If you think about it logically, if you do something wrong and get punished for it, then you’re going to feel pretty terrible about yourself which will make you want to avoid doing anything else that could cause the same amount of pain or discomfort as what happened when you were punished. This is why dogs tend to go out of their way not just when they’re hungry—they want food; but also when they need a toy or bone thrown at them so that their owner will throw it again so that eventually he/she will start throwing more often than not. In other words: dogs don’t always have control over themselves when they’re hungry because their instincts take over until there is nothing left in sight worth eating (unless if someone else wants some too).

You can train your dog to perform many useful tasks.

You can train your dog to perform many useful tasks. The most basic are commands such as sit, stay, come, lay down, retrieving objects (such as a ball or stick), fetching items for you and playing games like hide-and-seek with you. You can also teach them to walk on a leash by attaching it to their collar or harness and rewarding them when they do so correctly.

Dogs will love you for treating them with kindness and respect, as well as having fun together.

Your dog will love you for treating them with kindness and respect, as well as having fun together. Dogs are social animals and need to be part of a pack. They have been domesticated for thousands of years, but they are still pack animals at heart. Even though we don’t live in caves like our ancestors did, dogs still need structure and rules when they’re living in our homes. Giving your dog structure will make them feel more comfortable and secure in their environment, which means they’ll be happier! If you want to learn more about how to give your dog structure check out the following website: www.dog-obedience-training-guide-free.com/

As you can see, there are many things you can do to help your dog feel more comfortable in your home and interact with other people. If you’re interested in learning more about the science behind dog-human interactions and how they affect our lives, we recommend reading this article on Scientific American.

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