When I first discovered this, I was somewhat repulsed by the idea. But then the Lord began to show me some beautiful lessons through studying the origins of this word. Although I have always been a dog lover, I had a dog for only a few years while I was growing up. From outside we could hear his tail thumping against the wall and his paws scratching at the door. Then there's the time when your dog comes over to sit by your chair.
Dogs desire the closeness of physical contact with their masters.
They will attract attention to themselves. For this very reason, many have refrained from entering into the fullness of worship. They are afraid of what others might think of them. Peer pressure affects worship. It has held back countless saints from the blessing of opening their hearts to the Lord.