What does 'Spats Between Couples Aren't Even Worth a Dog's Attention' mean?
There's no need to worry about intervening in spats between couples, as they are likely to reconcile soon anyway. It suggests that intervening is a waste of time and that things will be fine if left alone.
How did this proverb originate?
The triggers for spats between couples often stem from minor misunderstandings or miscommunications, and these exchanges frequently lack clear direction, turning emotional.
Objectively, these quarrels often revolve around trivial matters, so mundane that even a dog, which doesn't discriminate in its tastes, would find them pointless.
One might wonder why not use cats, cows, or any other animal instead of a dog? Historically, dogs were commonly fed leftovers from humans, unlike the specialized dog food of today, making them perceived as animals that would eat anything without preference.
This image led to the use of dogs in this proverb as an example of an animal that doesn't discern the quality of what it's given. While the proverb might not be used in the most positive light, indicating spats that quickly resolve might, in a way, prove that the couple is genuinely close at heart.
