As I go about my day and thinking about what I will blog about next, I am finding more things around the house that I expect from my dogs without even thinking about it. I am being forced to think about it with a new puppy here though because he is not on the same page yet...or even reading the same book for that matter. (More on Tito the Corso later.) All of the preaching that I do about dogs not coming pre-programmed is screaming in my ear every time I want to be irritated with his actions. I don't have the right to be irritated until he knows the rules and THEN chooses not to follow them - this is literally the mantra that I have to tell myself.
Additions to the previous rules:
- Never run out of my front door or in from the back door without being invited.
- Wait to be asked to leave the car...you are *not* getting out at every stop. Further on the car manners - stay in your seat, I know how to drive.
- Do not howl for your dinner...especially when you have had breakfast and several snacks...greed is only a virtue when I am teaching you commands and tricks.
- Stay out of the kitchen - this is a human-only area where you are not welcome, I do own a mop - I do not require your assistance cleaning the floor.
- Do not pull things in your kennel just because you can reach them, not everything is your toy.
- Do not wait until I *try* to pick the ball up to throw it to jump on it and try to run away with it - it is already too late if I am bending over. Further on this rule, do not EVER try to take toys out of my hand - this is a cardinal sin and an absolute no-no!
- Do not eat the baby's toys. I will feed you food and make sure you have dog appropriate toys!
- This last one is just for MY puppy - please stop peeing on my deck, it is just gross.
Next time we'll have to talk about how to go about getting some of these instituted.
Anybody have any other rules to add? Maybe your household calls for some different protocols?
WE dont snatch anyting yummy from my fingers or be prepared for a swift pop to the mouth
ReplyDeleteand we dont eat the mail carriers lol
Ha ha - no, the mail carriers won't deliver mail even if they think they will be tasted.
ReplyDeleteGood on the snatching - I have TWO here now that need my help very badly...Tito and Henry are in for some life-changing therapy LOL!
the cat is smaller than you and therefore must be treated with gentleness, jumping on the cat is a no-no, so is sticking your nose so far up its butt, that the cat exhales your breath! Darn these cats! haha
ReplyDeleteOh yes, jumping on cats is a big No No! My cat will chase them down if they harass him - it is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing everyone!
No biting toes through the blanket, beds are for sleeping not playing and all though my toes are cute and you think they are yummy they are not treats!!!
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