The man appears to be wearing a coat and white shirt, so I suspect he’s just arrived home from work, freeing mommy from dealing with their kid(s) all day.
Hmmm! I had just finished reading an “Ask Amy” column featuring a letter about a nephew who was gender-transition before looking at this cartoon. Made me wonder if the dog is thinking about becoming a squirrel.
My wife would love it; she’s a compulsive vacuumer.