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capnhowdy · 05-04-2009, 06:29 AM

I am very glad you got that off your chest, V. Really.

classicman · 05-04-2009, 07:49 AM

He looks happy - open the door and walk away - see if he comes in on his own. He may be so excited to see you that he can't help himself.

daff0dil · 05-04-2009, 01:41 PM

man. wish I could get that pic to open up

also, let me commiserate on your whippet mix experience for a wee second: understand, esme is "beautiful" and "in shape" because she is probably, actually, a whippet and/or (oh jesus) italian grey hound mixed with pit. which is to say she is SKINNY. actually on a weight gain diet.

this is very aesthetically pleasing. it also means she has...behavioral issues that are unique. understand. wonderful dog. sweet as pie. listens perfectly. unless she is chasing something or attempting to chase something to eat. then. well if you COULD catch up to her you'd be hard pressed to get her attention until she is done. there are not enough treats in the world to train her out of this. it's ingrained in sight hounds.

also, for the record: i've tried treating her and praising her for coming/returning when called. 95% accuracy. inside, in a controlled situation. where there is NO OTHER FOOD OR HUNT. 0% accuracy in those situations. actually: wrestling her to the ground is the only thing that works in those situations. go figure.

BigV · 05-04-2009, 02:13 PM

Hello daff0dil,

First things first, welcome to the cellar.

Second, Esme *is* gorgeous. It's great that she's such a good dog in addition.

Third, thanks for the company in my misery, I do love it. And Andy, of course. He'd just plain worn me out that night.

capnhowdy · 05-04-2009, 03:55 PM

I wonder if Andy had a bad experience indoors as a puppy. How old was he when you got him? There are some things a dog never forgets. A friend had a chihuahua that was in a minor car crash as a pup. She'd rather die than come near a car, let alone ride in one. Even 5 yrs. later.

monster · 05-04-2009, 08:20 PM

maybe he just doesn't like to be called Andy? Perhaps he wants to be a "Butch" or a "Sam"?

capnhowdy · 05-04-2009, 08:35 PM

No, that wouldn't work. He may relate that to 'Sambutch'. Just sayin'.

05-05-2009, 03:21 PM

Esme is one of my favorite dogs ever. For some reason, Daffodil refuses to trade, even though I have offered ALL THREE of mine.

capnhowdy · 05-05-2009, 04:03 PM

I wouldn't trade my dogs for a new truck. Nosirree Bob.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-06-2009, 12:29 AM

How about a new truck loaded with cases of Scotch?

DucksNuts · 05-06-2009, 05:08 AM

Thats awesome, V. I love Andy! I love the way he does laps.

I babysat my Mum's German Shorthaired Pointer when he was about 18mths old, silly as a wheel he was....he wouldnt jump in the back of a ute/car, no matter what, you would have to pick him up from about 50 metres away and carry him into the car - then he was fine.

I just started making everything he thought was fun about the car, we'd play *chasey* with the other dogs and run and jump into the back of the car, big fussy pats in the back of the car, then finally - TREATS.

Does Andy come in at all? I'd leave the door open at dinner time, put his bowl just inside the door, and walk away.

Daffodil - Esme is beautiful

capnhowdy · 05-06-2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

How about a new truck loaded with cases of Scotch?

Not even McCallan's.

jinx · 05-07-2009, 08:10 PM

Have I posted any pictures of Dennis? I can't remember....

Agent-G · 05-07-2009, 08:20 PM

Bosco is actually scared of the ferrets. He is actually really good with all animals, even cats, but ferrets dont really have any fear, and run up on him and freak him out.

classicman · 05-07-2009, 08:33 PM

He looks it, poor thing. His head is down in a passive position and his tail is between his legs. lol - They are both cute though...as is Dennis, of course.

05-04-2009, 06:29 AM	#841
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I am very glad you got that off your chest, V. Really. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

05-04-2009, 07:49 AM	#842
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	He looks happy - open the door and walk away - see if he comes in on his own. He may be so excited to see you that he can't help himself. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#844
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Hello daff0dil, First things first, welcome to the cellar. Second, Esme is gorgeous. It's great that she's such a good dog in addition. Third, thanks for the company in my misery, I do love it. And Andy, of course. He'd just plain worn me out that night. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-04-2009, 03:55 PM	#845
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I wonder if Andy had a bad experience indoors as a puppy. How old was he when you got him? There are some things a dog never forgets. A friend had a chihuahua that was in a minor car crash as a pup. She'd rather die than come near a car, let alone ride in one. Even 5 yrs. later. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please. Last edited by capnhowdy; 05-04-2009 at 03:55 PM. Reason: punct.

05-04-2009, 08:20 PM	#846
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	maybe he just doesn't like to be called Andy? Perhaps he wants to be a "Butch" or a "Sam"? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-04-2009, 01:41 PM	#843
daff0dil Profitable Prophet Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 30	man. wish I could get that pic to open up also, let me commiserate on your whippet mix experience for a wee second: understand, esme is "beautiful" and "in shape" because she is probably, actually, a whippet and/or (oh jesus) italian grey hound mixed with pit. which is to say she is SKINNY. actually on a weight gain diet. this is very aesthetically pleasing. it also means she has...behavioral issues that are unique. understand. wonderful dog. sweet as pie. listens perfectly. unless she is chasing something or attempting to chase something to eat. then. well if you COULD catch up to her you'd be hard pressed to get her attention until she is done. there are not enough treats in the world to train her out of this. it's ingrained in sight hounds. also, for the record: i've tried treating her and praising her for coming/returning when called. 95% accuracy. inside, in a controlled situation. where there is NO OTHER FOOD OR HUNT. 0% accuracy in those situations. actually: wrestling her to the ground is the only thing that works in those situations. go figure.

05-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#847
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	No, that wouldn't work. He may relate that to 'Sambutch'. Just sayin'. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

05-05-2009, 03:21 PM	#848
Tiki Guest Posts: n/a	Esme is one of my favorite dogs ever. For some reason, Daffodil refuses to trade, even though I have offered ALL THREE of mine.

05-05-2009, 04:03 PM	#849
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I wouldn't trade my dogs for a new truck. Nosirree Bob. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

05-06-2009, 12:29 AM	#850
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	How about a new truck loaded with cases of Scotch? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-06-2009, 05:08 AM	#851
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Thats awesome, V. I love Andy! I love the way he does laps. I babysat my Mum's German Shorthaired Pointer when he was about 18mths old, silly as a wheel he was....he wouldnt jump in the back of a ute/car, no matter what, you would have to pick him up from about 50 metres away and carry him into the car - then he was fine. I just started making everything he thought was fun about the car, we'd play chasey with the other dogs and run and jump into the back of the car, big fussy pats in the back of the car, then finally - TREATS. Does Andy come in at all? I'd leave the door open at dinner time, put his bowl just inside the door, and walk away. Daffodil - Esme is beautiful

05-07-2009, 08:10 PM	#853
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Have I posted any pictures of Dennis? I can't remember.... Attached Images __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

05-07-2009, 08:20 PM	#854
Agent-G Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, California Posts: 103	Bosco is actually scared of the ferrets. He is actually really good with all animals, even cats, but ferrets dont really have any fear, and run up on him and freak him out.

05-07-2009, 08:33 PM	#855
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	He looks it, poor thing. His head is down in a passive position and his tail is between his legs. lol - They are both cute though...as is Dennis, of course. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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