It's slippery again, but dogs can help

Good morning commuters!

If it wasn't for the dog, I'd be injured right now.

For skunk-related reasons, I keep Benny leashed when I take him for his 4 a.m. pee now.

We got down to the bottom of the driveway and there was some unseen, fresh clear ice.

As I slipped backward, it freaked the tethered, sleepy Labradoodle out and he bolted forward effectively countering my backward slip.

I'm sure it wasn't graceful, but it was effective.

Short version it's not wet out there anymore. It's slippery. All that melt effluent is dangerous.

Bring a dog everywhere with you today. Tell work I said it's OK.

Have a great day.