>there have been times where I have accidentally "kicked" the dog simply because I have not seen it on the floor (and was not expecting a dog there anyway). I

>there have been times where I have accidentally "kicked" the dog simply because I have not seen it on the floor (and was not expecting a dog there anyway). I think every dog owner in existence has pulled this one. I always feel a combination of "I'm a monster" and "Maybe this will teach you not to be underfoot".