Manipulators

[Rachael1983]

hey Kristin,

good post, I would say that Emma begs for food and outings as well. She does this spin and lets go thing when she sees I grab my keys. Its cute but she doesn't always get her way. LOL

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Rachael1983

hey Kristin,

good post, I would say that Emma begs for food and outings as well. She does this spin and lets go thing when she sees I grab my keys. Its cute but she doesn't always get her way. LOL

Emma is a spinner, adorable! I'm so glad that I have one too, Teddy. How do they not get dizzy?! How do they even do it? I've tried watching Teddy's feet and I still can't figure it out.

My boys do not always get their way either. Teddy thinks he should always go in the car with me, everywhere.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by lsd989

Well they all are precious. Your very lucky to have each other. A puppy is a lot of work as I am reading from the posts. I will take all of them before I make a decision. But pretty sure I am up for the task. After having Grand puppy I see where we made mistakes , and although we can't fix them she still is a really good girl. Nothing but the separation problem. I really don't like the cage thing but, if the crate keeps them safe and content at first then its what I will do with the door open I am not locking them up in it. No way. Really good tips and knowledge . Appreciate all of you helping me learn more. Thank you.

You can always use an xpen if you would prefer not to use a crate. I used an xpen when Max was a puppy, and we still use baby gates to contain the dogs in safe parts of the house.

[Jkpal]

Teddy thinks he should always go in the car with me, everywhere.


Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear. ~Dave Barry

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Teddy thinks he should always go in the car with me, everywhere.


Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear. ~Dave Barry

You and Dave Barry must have met my boys!! Max and Teddy are sooo guilty of this.

Here is Max's version of a meme with Dave Barry's quote:

[Jkpal]

Piper is, thank goodness, quiet in the car--which she feels is her very own chariot. If I'm not headed to work, she is not about to let me drive anywhere without her...Love Max's version of Dave Barry (who I adore).

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Piper is, thank goodness, quiet in the car--which she feels is her very own chariot. If I'm not headed to work, she is not about to let me drive anywhere without her...Love Max's version of Dave Barry (who I adore).

Piper is a very good girl. My boys play "who can spot it first, and who can bark the loudest."

School buses: 5 points
Motorcycles: 10 points
UPS truck: 1,000 points

Teddy would be thrilled to drive around all day, with the occasional stop to walk.

[Trevi]

Tazi will do several things. First, if you have any electronic device in your hands - cell phone, house phone, iPad, remote control - she will try to knock it out of your hands with her paws or a head butt. If you're not holding something, she will paw at the nearest device. If that doesn't work, she resorts to getting up into your face and start nudging and the works her way up to biting your nose! At least she's learned not to bite hard - as a puppy with those razor-like teeth she drew blood more than once. What a stinker.

[lsd989]

Thanks Maximo that's a great idea . Now I have to get one . I just missed out at the shelter been waiting a year for the courts to release her. Then went to meet her and found out she is a silky mix . Was so upset, still crying about it but I saw a picture on fb yesterday she is adopted, yes I cried but, I am very happy that sweet girl is finally got a home. Its been a rough few days . But again , sometimes you have to do what's best when it kills you inside. The baby is the most important issue. Appreciate all your expertise advice. Thanks .

[LunarBerry]

Mine whines/begs/complains when she wants something. And sometime she guilt trips me by crying or getting mad by practically screaming at me X.x She's very much a toddler >_>; lol Otherwise she'll give me a paw tap or signal, since I trained her to use that to tell us she wants something.

[Jkpal]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Piper is a very good girl. My boys play "who can spot it first, and who can bark the loudest."

School buses: 5 points
Motorcycles: 10 points
UPS truck: 1,000 points

Teddy would be thrilled to drive around all day, with the occasional stop to walk.

This is danged hilarious and I can totally envision your chaotic car! So I'm thinking that not only are the boys scoring points, but they need to keep you informed of how many points each has as they go...!!! Oh my, your little lads are full of vinegar!