Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – November 30, 2014

JanK said, “When one dog is sniffing away, then the other has to run over and join them to see what they found!”

That’s exactly how it works in my house too Jan!

Jan said, “When all four dogs converge on the same smell, I am so jealous because I feel left out with my inferior nose.”

I get that, sometimes I do too.  But most times, I’m just grateful I don’t smell the things they do. 🙂

Plucking My Last Nerve

Repoleon said, “My dog Obi once ate an entire small pizza while no one was looking. He must have sucked it out of the box carefully because the box was in the same place on the counter and the lid was closed.”

Oh my gosh!  How do they do that?  My trainer had her dog eat her sandwich out of the wrapper while she was standing three feet away and never heard a sound.  The wrapper was intact.  Those dogs have mad skillz.

Mary asked, “That dog…..how the hell do you survive?”

I drink. 😉

Monika said, “I often wonder what gets into Sam’s little pea brain when he pulls stunts like pulling a pumpkin muffin (let the raunchiness begin–I know I’ll never be able to say muffin again with a straight face!) ”

LOL a girl after my own heart. 🙂 

Jan asked, “Are you going to dedicate your book to her?”

I should shouldn’t I?  I’ll could call it, shit my dog ate.  How many of you would buy it? 😉

Jan K said, “Oh, I was waiting for YOU to give ME advice on how to deter Luke from doing these things. LOL Did I tell you that lately he’s started sticking his head in the kitchen sink looking for things?”

LOL if you’re looking to me Jan, I’m sorry, you’re screwed.  I have nothing. LOL  And no, I did not know he’s been sticking his head in the sink.  Delilah does the same same thing. My suggestion?  A large board you can place over the sink.  You can place stuff on top of it too.  That was the only way my turkey got defrosted. 🙂

Jackie Bouchard asked, “So… how does she get stuff out of the sink?? Is she that tall? Does she jump up on the counter? ”

Yes, she is THAT tall, when she stands straight up on her back legs she is almost as tall as I am.  And NO, thank God she hasn’t figured out how to jump on the counters!  Please don’t tell her it’s even possible.

Houndstooth said, “Ha ha ha! Delilah, don’t ever change! What would we all laugh about if you did? ”

Maybe the little black mischief maker at your house? 😉

Emma said, “At our house, dogs aren’t the problem, it is that damn cat bro Bert. He jumps on the table in the middle of a meal to grab food. He is a menace! If we have company over, he has to be locked up or he will be in the food. Hey, maybe you would like a nice male cat???”

No thank you.  I draw the line at cats on the counters and the table….it’s a pet peeve of mine. 🙂

My Dear Friends

Pamela said, “Brokering world peace, eh?”

Yes my dear.  You are very amazing at presenting differing opinions without alienating people.  It’s a gift.

Peggy Frezon said, “I share your dream. I’d love to have a nice piece of country where I could relax and look out at the birds and critters while I work. Although I do work from home writing books now, I am in the city and the view is not so good! Also, while we’re at it, we might as well write bestsellers, right?!”

Give me a ticket on that bus Peggy!  And you are already well on your way!

JanK said, “Our second dog was a Lab mix. She looked just like a black Lab but her personality was more of the golden retriever in her. She never got into things like Luke does.”

See that’s Sampson.  He’s a golden/labrador mix and he would never even dream of doing some of the things Delilah does.

Emma said, ” Sorry, but your troubles often make us laugh and your writing style is great!

Well thank you Emma, I try to see the humor in the situations and always hope it comes across that way. 

Happy Thanksgiving – Barks and Bytes

Thank you all for the beautiful sentiments and Thanksgiving wishes.  I could swear I wrote that I am grateful for you, my readers, for your support and friendship  But when I re-read the post, I see I didn’t.  Please accept my apologies and know that I am truly grateful to have all of you in my life.

That’s it for me, have a wonderful weekend!

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – November 9, 2014

Frankie and Ernie said, “We will bet that your dad LOVED the greeting that you gave him.”

He sure did.  Sampson even got up out of bed to greet him and that’s saying something. 🙂

Jan said, “When we are gone, it is a long time in dog minutes.”

I know right?  I tried to figure it out, but could only get so far as every 52 days is like a year.  My brain got fried trying to figure out the hours.  But I know it’s a long time!

Dumb-Assery – It’s an Industry Term

Okay before we get to comments and questions I have to say this.  I’ve been paying close attention to this house on our afternoon walks and I’ve discovered that there is an enclosed porch or sunroom at the back of the house and the door is kept open so the dogs may not be locked outside all day long. 

Still it does not negate the fact that the dogs do their business on the deck, never get walks and have attacked my dogs on three separate occasions.  I also have to say, that these people have had parties at their house and people have been out on that deck.  I want to scream across the street, “Their dogs shit where you are standing.” 

Molly the Wally said, “OMD and they are teachers? Lordy goes to show education does not = common sense.”

Thank you Molly, that is exactly what I thought.

Sue said, “Very heavy sigh – “How do you educate the ignorant?””

I wish I had an answer Sue, I really do.

Pamela said, “This story falls under the “why do you have a dog?” category for me.”

Agreed Pamela, what’s the point of having a pet if you don’t interact with them?

Jan K said, “I cannot believe that deck….! I don’t even know what to say about that. Ours will occasionally go on our deck….but only when there’s snow on it!”

Mine have gone on the deck too in the winter, when it is covered in snow, but only then!

Sarah at Lola the Pitty said, “I’m banging my head against the wall right now. Whyyyy on earth do people like this have a dog or get a dog in the first place???”

Why do they get a dog in the first place, never mind three!!

Blueberry’s Human said, “That gives new meaning to the word “poop deck”. Maybe they think it acts like a guard against the elements so that is why there is so much of it left there. I would think every time they open that door, especially in warmer months, that stink has got to waft through their house. How nasty! I would be very tempted to go to the nearest facility that allowed me to create my own pottery and fashion a poop shaped pottery piece and then gift wrap it for them with a little card that says, “I can tell you enjoy gazing at poop because of all the piles on your deck, so I made this ceramic poop just for you so you can have it inside of your house too! Sorry that it doesn’t smell – maybe next year I will find you a poop scented candle! From, your non-poop-deck-loving neighbor.””

BWA HA HA HA HA You make me laugh so hard. 

Sherrie Petrie asked, “Owners like that just chap my backside – has anyone turned them in to the authorities yet?????”

Not that I know of Sherrie.  It makes me wonder about the people that live on the side of them, wouldn’t you think that poop smell drifts?  Especially in the warmer weather.  Their next door neighbor has an in-ground pool and they spend most of the summer in it.  I wonder how many candles they go through?

Stud Tail

Cupcake said, “I guess when you’re a stud, you’re a stud. There’s no hiding it. ”

Hehehe, I had that thought myself. 🙂

Emma said, “Nice for him and you that he is so enthusiastic about the vet, Katie and I are definitely not and I often have to be carried in because I refuse to walk in. About 2 yrs ago my tail was hanging low on our walk and Mom noticed a big bubble on it. Shortly after we got home she realized I had popped it and it was a bloody, goopy mess. We went to the vet and they said it was an infected gland or hair follicle. I got some meds for the infection and had my tail carefully wrapped up. It healed really fast, but what we found interesting is how fragile a tail is and that you always have to bandage loosely because the blood flow is poor and if it is too tight, it can cut of circulation and part of the tail can die real quickly. Scary, but good to know.”

Oh Emma, I’m glad they were able to fix you up.  (And also that you are small enough to be carried into the Vet.  I bet Mom is too.) I did not know about tail wrapping either, so thanks for that information.

2 Brown Dawgs said, “Yes I have heard of it. Freighter had a bit of it when he was young. His fur was a bit of a different color (lighter). He never had a bald spot or infection. It cleared as he aged.”

I should have gone to you first. 🙂  Did you ever blog about it?  I don’t remember reading about it, but then again I don’t remember what was for dinner last night.

Jen said, “I’ve heard of Happy Tail (which I’m glad Sampson does not have) but never Stud Tail. That’s kind of an….icky name for it.”

You’re right.  I wonder where that comes from? And Ewww on the Happy Tail. 🙁

DZ Dogs said, “Ziva has a spot like that! I wonder if it’s the same thing…can you post pictures?” 

Yes of course, here you go. It’s kind of hard to see.

 

 

While I’m taking about DZ’s Adventures, did you check out her post from yesterday?  Any of you active folks heard of  Joring?  

My Dog is a Dick

So many of you agreed that dogs can be manipulative, but not in the same way that people are.  We teach our dogs if they behave in a certain way they get certain things.   Apparently I have taught Sampson if he stops every five steps in the field, I will un-clip him.  What a bad dog owner I am.

Lauranne said, “The lead does look painful – have you considered a lead splitter?”

I did.  Before Sampson hurt himself I was actually on the look out for one.  Then I found one, but it was too short.  Now that he is doing better, I need to get back to that mission.  Thank you for sharing and reminding me.

Monika said, “Many years ago before Sam was on the scene, when I had two wayward and quite ‘puckish’ Old English Sheepdogs, I used a coupler that was about 18″ long that clipped to both of their collars and eliminated the need for 2 leashes. The leash would clip to an O ring in the the middle. ”

I was looking for about a 2-footer I think, but it looks so short.  However….(see Flea’s comment.)

Flea said, “Pop over to my post today. I think the leash idea might be better for your dogs. Might need a longer one, though.”

PERFECT.  For those of you who haven’t seen it, Flea did a review of the Snap Leash today, I actually think that would work out perfectly, combined with the dual leash I already have!

DZ Dogs said, “Have you tried to teach your dogs that walk time is “working time”? We give our dogs permission to sniff and specific sniffing times while out on our walks to keep things fun for them, but they know that when the leash is clipped on I expect them to walk nicely in a “heel” position and walk with me. Following my lead, where I turn they turn, I stop they stop, I slow they slow, etc…no sniffing during this “working time”. They look around and their eye gaze checks out the cats, squirrels, bikes, and other stuff we come across but no sniffing, no stopping at their whim, and no stopping every 5 feet to pee on something.”

How far away from me are you?  I would love to teach my dogs that.  When time is unlimited it bothers me less, but more often than not, I’m on a bit of a schedule and then it is troubling.

Well that’s it for me, remember there is still time to join the Dumb Ass Dog Owners Blog hop, Mary and I hope you will share your stories and link up.

Have a great weekend!