They Train Us

I found the dogs relaxing on the couch this morning. While they looked a little sheepish, neither of them hauled ass off of the couch. No, they stayed put long enough for me to take a photo and then acted perplexed when I told them to get down. Truman, the large, golden fluffamoose, used to stay off, but then we got Squirmy Little Dog, who just couldn't seem to get it. We were constantly pulling him off the couch, and then at one point, right in front of us, Truman gave us a look that said, "F*** this!" and got on the couch. It's been a losing battle ever since, especially since Truman blends in with the couch and can often hide in plain sight. His eyes give him away... the movement of his eyes tracking you usually alerts us that a large beast is on the couch.

However, not all training is bad. Truman will scratch the rug if his water bowl is empty. He'll scratch it a few times and wait. I usually hear it. If i don't, he'll lie down by the bowl, looking pouty. Like I said though, I usually hear it. I love that he does that. Grizzled thinks the dog is training me, but I think of it as communication. He needs water, he's letting me know! What's wrong with that? I always kind of hope the communication will continue and will morph into an actual conversation. I'm sure he's full of deep thoughts. I know he is, but so far, I'm the only one keeping up her end of the chatter.

I think the same thing at night when he brings me his toys. I usually go to bed first at which point Truman does his nightly ritual of bringing me his toys. Sometimes it's just a ball... sometimes he makes 3 or more trips, each ending with him plopping his toys on the bed. He doesn't do it for Grizzled, just for me. :) Sure, he's claiming me and my space, but I don't care. I consider it a compliment. Squirmy Little Dog is not allowed in the room during this event. If Squirmy Little Dog tries, he is met with deep growls and gnashing teeth... and no, they're not mine...

We can't quite tell yet if Squirmy Little Dog is selectively dumb or just completely dumb. In some areas, he shows downright brilliance, but after a little analysis, we realize we were just looking at dumb from the opposite side. I do have to give him credit though... he has picked up on the water trick, except not for water. One day I heard the scratching, expected to find Truman, but was suprised to find SLD. I looked, the water bowl was full. Dumb dog! But then I realized where SLD was looking... he was facing the dog food scoop. He'd look at it, would look at me, and then back at the scoop. Ok, not as dumb as I thought! But I'm not as dumb either. I scratched him on the head and walked away.

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[ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©]

...but after a little analysis, we realize we were just looking at dumb from the opposite side.

Ha!

You know, that's what I think of Blogger right now.
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[ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©]

By the way, that is a very cute doggy pic.

;)
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[Discount Louis Vuitton]

Never leave young children alone or allow them to play in damaged buildings or areas that might be unsafe.

[Another Kiwi]

I don't discount the advice Louis (can I call you Lou?) but I'm getting a bit tired of you big shot luggage manufacturers coming around with your parenting advice.
Versace "Don't let your children play in activated locomotives"
Chanel "Don't let your children play on abondoned off shore drilling rigs"
Bulgari "Don't let your children play in decomissioned nuclear power plants"
PC GONE MAD!!!!

[zombie rotten mcdonald]

PC GONE MAD!!!!

Get a Mac.

[Jennifer]

LOL @ AK!

Eye-rolling at ZRM...