The Capricorn Dog

Element: Earth
Modality: Cardinal
Ruler: Saturn
Symbol: The Goat
Healing combo: Gemini and Leo

Most compatible with: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces

What a Capricorn dog dreams about: A high position in life-preferably the pent house. Being the CEO of the dog run.

Keywords: ambition, high-standards, status, discipline, tradition, structure, rules, limits, authority, duty, responsibility, practical

The Personality Snapshot:

The Capricorn dog needs to feel very accomplished.
The Capricorn dog needs to feel in control.
The Capricorn dog needs a sense of status.
The Capricorn dog needs a fat bank account.
The Capricorn dog needs security and simplicity.
The Capricorn dog needs to feel like the head honcho.
The Capricorn dog needs respect.

In-Depth:

Doggie Warbucks:
The Louis Vuitton of Dog Stars, Capricorn wants nothing more than status and success. This dog screams gold; she'd outdo any contestant on "The Apprentice" with her business acumen. She prefers to live in high-rises in big cities like big corporate execs. A Capricorn is high-end dog. Her motto is "always go first cabin." She works hard to earn her prestige — so you'd better treat her right. Superbly disciplined, this focused poochie could teach slacker humans a thing or two about getting their ducks in order. She is the canine master of time and space. Time is money and she will teach you how to spend both wisely. She has big dreams and lofty ambitions. She wants to earn your respect through hard work and dedication. The Capricorn dog doesn't laugh too often, they smirk: their signature stoic look is just a sign of dignity and purpose. Don't mistake it for depression or a mood disorder and waste time trying to cheer her up by buying her expensive treats and doggie toys. Look closely and you'll see the twinkle in her eye. Life is a game; she just appears to take it all seriously. Inside she is laughing all the way to the doggie bank.

Crack that whip:
If you haven't figured it out yet, the Capricorn Dog Star has extremely high standards. Of course, more clueless humans will fail to meet them. If she appears to be judging you ruthlessly in their little furry heads, she probably is. Get used to it. The cosmos have sent you your very own taskmaster; this ethical pooch would never let you out of work to go golfing. You'd better get it together with this dog monitoring your every move. A Capricorn is bred from the highest moral order and will expect the same of you. She won't appreciate any skimping on their well-deserved long walks in their Gucci Carrier. She works hard for you and expects to be reimbursed accordingly. Soon she'll be asking for a promotion from yucky dog bed — to sofa — to your bed because of their spotless record. She thrives on positive reinforcement, so be sure to give her serious acknowledgment for her good behavior. The sure-fire way to a Capricorn doggie's heart is with a good upgrade.

Morality Bites:
A Capricorn dog star never messes in the house, chews furniture or barks for no reason. She is self-possessed, self-contained, elegant and poised. The Capricorn seems to get younger as they get older because they have a guilt-free conscience. Everything is out in the open and above-board with this pragmatic pooch. She won't even sneak food when you're not looking. She'll wait for your approval instead. She lives by the highest moral order and will very often be the role model for less evolved doggies to follow. Other dog owners will marvel at how precocious and wise your Capricorn dog star is. Without uttering a bark, this sage of a dog speaks volumes with the timeless knowledge in her eyes. You'll never have to worry about inculcating this dog into the ways of civilized behavior because dignity and reserve are like second nature.

Obey Your Master:
This dog is the most patient and mature of all the Dog Stars — so thank your lucky stars that you got yourself such an effortless gem of a canine. This dog can practically take care of herself. This Dog Star is so adult, you may sometimes wonder if your Capricorn child is parenting you and not the other way around. She provides her owner with a reassuring, steady-and-solid-as-a-rock sensibility. Just being around this dog suddenly makes you want to pay your bills on time and start your own fortune 500 business. Certainly this Dog Star has come to inspire you to achieve much greater prominence in your career than you ever thought possible. That's because she is sending you subtle subliminal coaching 24-7 — like your very own Anthony Robbins on four legs.

If the Capricorn dog could talk, he or she would say:

I'll do whatever it takes to get to the top.
Time is precious. I can't believe you're making me wait for this walk.
We need a plan here.

What a Capricorn dog wants in an owner:

GQ:
I need a gentleman's gentleman. My ideal is a real sophisticated metrosexual. I prefer male to female owners, but if you're a lady I expect you to be well groomed, poised and the CEO of your company. Slackers truly get under my fur. I need someone who appreciates living a very devout and disciplined existence. There is no time like the present and the devil will find work for idle hands are my two favorite mottos. I can't abide by someone who tries to live without any moral code. Anarchy is my worst fear. I revere tradition in conduct and furnishings.

Status Symbol:
I need someone who believes in hard work and as a result is successful — you know — well to do so you can afford to give me the finest dog bed, designer carriers and gourmet dog food. I need to live a civilized existence preferably in a penthouse or large estate. I scoff at poor manners and other such tacky displays by the more ignorant doggies or humans. If you must know, I secretly love shopping with you in the finest department stores. Please don't forget to spray some of that designer fragrance on me. Beautiful workmanship makes me feel that the world is a safe place. It's all about the quality with me. I don't care how many cheap imitations you own: I want the real thing. I need someone with the highest standards: my worst fear is mediocrity. Poverty and homelessness is a close second. My doggie soul is used to a dignified life. I have been around the block enough times to know.

If you run a tight ship, you're my kind of parent. I appreciate the kind of human who has a totally reliable rhythm. I want to be able to set my doggie watch by you. You never keep me hanging or questioning whether you will come through for me. Of course, I'm too self-contained to play the victim so should you forget to feed me, I'll patiently wait for you to figure out your big debauch. I'm not one to name names but I do take notice. Deep down I believe I could do a better job than most adult humans — if only I was given the opportunity, I'd knock your socks off. I'll respect you forever if you stick to your routine and act like the most upstanding parent possible.