Re: [PyrNet-L] CHAT: Dog stuff

["kdbooth" <kdbooth@mindspring.com>]

So this is where my dogs get their ideas ...
That'll teach me to leave the computer unattended.

Kim
----- Original Message -----
From: Barb Bowes <bamb@monmouth.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 9:06 PM
Subject: [PyrNet-L] CHAT: Dog stuff


> Thought you all might enjoy this!
>
> Barb Bowes
> Bo, Molly, Chelsea (Pyrs) & Flopsy (Pyr Shep)
> The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
> bamb@monmouth.com
>
> Mind Games Dogs Play with Humans
>
> After your humans give you a bath, DON'T LET THEM
> TOWEL DRY YOU! Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry
> yourself off on the sheets.  This is especially good
> if it's right before your humans bedtime.
>
> Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come
> home, put your ears back, tail between your legs, chin
> down and act as if you have done something really bad.
> Then, watch as the humans frantically search the house
> for the damage they think you have caused.
> (Note: This only works when you have done absolutely
> nothing wrong.)
>
> Let the humans teach you a brand new trick. Learn it
> perfectly.  Then the humans try to demonstrate it to
> someone else, stare blankly back at the humans.
> Pretend you have no idea what they're talking about.
>
> Make your humans be patient. When you go outside to go
> 'pee,' sniff around the entire yard as your humans
> wait. Act as if the spot you choose to go pee will
> ultimately decide the fate of the earth.
>
> Draw attention to the human. When out for a walk
> always pick the busiest, most visible spot to go
> 'poo.' Take your time and make sure everyone watches.
> This works particularly well if your humans have
> forgotten to bring a plastic bag.
>
> When out for a walk, alternate between choking and
> coughing every time a strange human walks by.
>
> Make your own rules. Don't always bring back the stick
> when playing fetch with the humans. Make them go and
> chase it once in a while.
>
> Hide from your humans. When your humans come home,
> don't greet them at the door.  Instead, hide from
> them, and make them think something terrible has
> happened to you.  (Don't reappear until one of your
> humans is panic-stricken and close to tears).
>
> When your human calls you to come back in, always take
> your time. Walk as slowly as possible back to the
> door.
>
> Wake up twenty minutes before the alarm clock is set
> to go off and make the humans take you out for your
> morning pee. As soon as you get back inside, fall
> asleep. (Humans can rarely fall back to sleep after
> going outside, this will drive them nuts!)
>
>
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