tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post2881067328620282636..comments2023-07-22T04:25:04.122-05:00Comments on Not Quite What I Had Planned: Not so much anymoreKristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325715096763265816noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-2155461316332526902009-01-08T11:09:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:09:00.000-05:00We have a HUGE Doberman who doesn't even have to s...We have a HUGE Doberman who doesn't even have to stand on his hind legs to reach the counter. Riley manages to use his go-go Gadget tongue to get anything left on the first foot of counter or stove top. NOTHING is safe. He once ate 1/2 a quiche that was supposed to go to work with my husband. He has eaten pizza, butter, cake... We now use our microwave as a safe-haven for baked goods and the like. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-86018030578220408832008-12-17T07:28:00.000-05:002008-12-17T07:28:00.000-05:00Your dog diaries are making me laugh!I have to tel...Your dog diaries are making me laugh!<BR/><BR/>I have to tell you that I have (had?) a beautiful tree skirt this year. I bought it at an after-Christmas sale, and it sure is much nicer than the red sheet that I usually use.<BR/><BR/>Daisy has taken a liking to that tree skirt and peed all over it. I kept thinking the house smelled bad. UGH!<BR/><BR/>Also she got into a Target bad in my room and ate several chocolate bars! (Didn't even faze her, by the way.)<BR/><BR/>She's not crated because the boys think that's cruel...but now she's spending a lot of time in the bathroom because I will simply explode if the gifts develop a smell of urine!<BR/><BR/>(The boys have also asked for another dog for Christmas!)Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908174734913638803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-49317522992527170802008-12-16T20:37:00.000-05:002008-12-16T20:37:00.000-05:00I feel so fortunate to have a height challenged po...I feel so fortunate to have a height challenged pooch that can't reach the counters. No pizza stealing in this house, she just got mad while we were away and climbed up on the dining room table and left us a very smelly souvenir. Other than that, an absolutely adorable dog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-25714113658080273722008-12-16T10:20:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:20:00.000-05:00Ewww, so sorry! There is a contraption sold at pe...Ewww, so sorry! There is a contraption sold at pet stores that may help. It's like a big mouse trap but not nearly as hard/painful to the dog. Put it on the counter with bait and when Barley jumps up to get it, it will give him (her?) a little whack on the nose. A few of those and he (she?) should be cured!<BR/><BR/>Diane in CincinnatiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-79394967985153131132008-12-16T10:14:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:14:00.000-05:00I'd feel more sympathy for you if I didn't have a ...I'd feel more sympathy for you if I didn't have a boxer here that has eaten THREE pioneer woman sandwiches, six chocolate cupcakes, giant snicker bars, my sons grilled cheese sandwich from off his plate! ALL of the chicken breasts I had cooked and cut into the small pieces that the family like before I could get them back in the noodles... Chicken and noodles without the chicken anyone? lol <BR/>What would we do without our dogs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-30307084568870982822008-12-16T10:00:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:00:00.000-05:00We had a Lab once that actually stole a steak off ...We had a Lab once that actually stole a steak off of the grill while it was grilling. You should have seen my dad, Oh. my. gosh. he was soooo pissed. My Lab now tries to steal food off the counter but I always push it back now and put up little barriers so that I know when he is trying.<BR/>Oh, and WHY do dogs eat the crotch out of dirty panties????? It drives me crazy when I get home only to find a pair of my panties in the living room because of one of my dogs. WTF?<BR/><BR/>Megan E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-55023508920987243622008-12-16T09:55:00.000-05:002008-12-16T09:55:00.000-05:00I guess right now I'm pretty happy that my dog is ...I guess right now I'm pretty happy that my dog is ankle height. I will say though, if I drop something on the floor she has ingested it before I can blink! An enitre Mushroom Puff once! I don't know how she got it down that little throat.Stefunkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637719525041374238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-26584137341957965862008-12-16T09:40:00.000-05:002008-12-16T09:40:00.000-05:00Barley, thank you so much for providing such inspi...Barley, thank you so much for providing such inspiration to Kristie! I agree that this likely is her best post ever and the comments that it has generated are great entertainment as well. I have read every one of them!<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, Barley, you do need to learn to respect your family. I am a big fan of the Dog Whisperer myself - ask your family to watch some of his shows with you!<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Escoe Family!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765096401891043460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-3191682043078408122008-12-16T08:49:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:49:00.000-05:00Oh yes, that was total passive agressive behavior ...Oh yes, that was total passive agressive behavior (no, I'm not the dog whisperer). I only speak from previous passive agressive behavior incedents! Our dog was ticked off that we squirted her with the hose b/c she was doing some sort of unbecoming thing. She chewed off the end of the hose where the nozzel is. Coincedence? I think not! Did she chew up an empty can/bottle/shoe/toy/bucket/etc... NO! Did she chew up the hose in some random place along the hose length? NO! She chewed off the nozzel. We did get a good chuckle at that one. You might consider a kennel in the house where she can go so she won't eat you out of house and home! :)<BR/>Tammy in OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-32272593042720679402008-12-16T08:38:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:38:00.000-05:00You must, must, must watch the Dog Whisperer. He p...You must, must, must watch the Dog Whisperer. He preaches that the most important things in training a dog are "rules, boundries and limitations". (He isn't too hard on the eyes, either.)<BR/><BR/>We got a dog from the pound that, when our back was turned, ate an entire pork tenderloin off the counter. The unfortunate thing is that once they do it, it's forgotten. If you punish them after the fact, they have no idea why they are being punished. (If they ACT guilty, it isn't because the FEEL guilty, it's because they sense you are upset.)<BR/><BR/>You have to establish yourself as the pack leader. This doesn't mean you physically punish the dog, just that you assert yourself. Also, crate training is a wonderful thing, but don't ever use the crate for a timeout or as punishment. If should become her sanctuary, not her prison.<BR/><BR/>My son can now leave his Halloween candy on the floor of his bedroom and the dog doesn't touch it. It's because she respects him as the leader and knows she can't take what's his. <BR/><BR/>Being the pack leader will also solve other problems. She just needs to understand that she is not the boss or you're in for constant trouble down the road.<BR/><BR/>I hope this doesn't come across as preachy, but we have had great success with Cesar's teachings. Just something as simple as making them wait so you go out the door first makes a HUGE difference.<BR/><BR/>To Melissa: You've probably already done this, but the cat should be checked for a urinary tract infection. It could just be that the cat is getting old, but it never hurts to be sure.<BR/><BR/>DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-3233744751265336022008-12-16T07:48:00.000-05:002008-12-16T07:48:00.000-05:00Toddler goldens and labs are so mischievous. We lo...Toddler goldens and labs are so mischievous. We lost our Thanksgiving turkey one year. Dragged off the kitchen island, through the dining room, living room and discovered behind the couch with the dog happily munching on the carcass.<BR/><BR/>This baby needs some training and should never been left to run loose in the house. Until a dog is completely crate trained, they can run havoc in a house. Keep her in the crate when you don't have your eyes on her.<BR/><BR/>As for the counter surfing, put mousetraps on the counter and cover with newspaper. Then put something really aromatic in the middle - like a freshly baked pizza, steak, whatever will tempt her. When she jumps up, the movement of the newspaper will cause the traps to snap and will scare her away.<BR/><BR/>Also, get a coffee can and put in 12 pennies. Keep it handy. When she does something incorrect, shake it at her immediately. She will not like the noise and it will keep her from repeating.<BR/><BR/>Of course, give her lots of praise for the GOOD things she does. Take her for walks so she has positive feedback and doesn't get bored. And do obedience training. She's not a Marley, but she could become one if she isn't trained properly at this young age.Mama Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745443257891824715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-3457363524236352562008-12-16T05:34:00.000-05:002008-12-16T05:34:00.000-05:00I'm sorry but despite the "eeewwww" I just felt at...I'm sorry but despite the "eeewwww" I just felt at the end, that very well may be your best post ever. Sorry to find humor in that but man that was great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-86408351732287981222008-12-16T01:02:00.000-05:002008-12-16T01:02:00.000-05:00I'm so going to see Marley & Me if only to...I'm so going to see Marley & Me if only to make me feel better about my dogs. We got our dogs from the shelter at 11 months and 1 year. The 85 lb lab is afraid of his shadow...literally. And out little 25 lb terrier mutt thinks she owns the us and our house. Patience, patience, patience. After the little one had eaten 4 places in the couch, a recliner (ruined), countless earplugs, earrings, paper (all our house papers...ya know, the ones they tell you to keep when you buy your house), a whole pair of sunglasses (yes, including the glass), a mattress, and a few blankets here and there, you'd think we'd want to get rid of her. But we've learned crates are your best friend and so is obedience training. Dogs are smarter then they let on. Or we're just stupid.<BR/><BR/>Bright side...only 1 accident in the house per dog. I'll take it. Hang in there.<BR/><BR/>JanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-20460096850641470112008-12-16T00:57:00.000-05:002008-12-16T00:57:00.000-05:00I'm so not an animal person. Pooch would find itse...I'm so not an animal person. Pooch would find itself listed on Craig's List like now.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-27797040841140210392008-12-15T22:58:00.000-05:002008-12-15T22:58:00.000-05:00Okay....I am now feeling really good about getting...Okay....I am now feeling really good about getting an "older" dog (he is only a year and a half). He doesn't steal food and there is no accidents in the house!!<BR/><BR/>Our other dog was a huge food thief!!! One day she got a box of doughnuts and two loaves of bread....and her stomach didn't seem to bother her at all. Another time she got a small carrot cake that I had bought from the store - she was able to open the plastic box without a single bite mark!!<BR/><BR/>Good luck and know this too shall pass!!!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508517928857162790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-69071340333945167272008-12-15T22:52:00.000-05:002008-12-15T22:52:00.000-05:00All I got to say is: KEEP YOUR BEDROOM DOOR CLOS...All I got to say is: KEEP YOUR BEDROOM DOOR CLOSED!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-77456036904643669422008-12-15T22:01:00.000-05:002008-12-15T22:01:00.000-05:00You are making me feel like i've made the best dec...You are making me feel like i've made the best decision in NOT having any animals in the house. well, of the four-legged variety.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042060446755347826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-49709087789006337932008-12-15T20:13:00.000-05:002008-12-15T20:13:00.000-05:00Have you read Marley and Me? If you haven't you re...Have you read Marley and Me? If you haven't you really do need to I think...not saying your dog will be as psycho...but Marley...Barley...just sayin'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-63384998092193402462008-12-15T18:17:00.000-05:002008-12-15T18:17:00.000-05:00Just read Dad Gone Mad's blog and wanted to drop a...Just read Dad Gone Mad's blog and wanted to drop a little comment. To tell you that I look forward to reading your blog each and every day. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.. and Merry Christmas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-37776750627220058632008-12-15T17:55:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:55:00.000-05:00Yep, you definitely need a crate! We have a 2 year...Yep, you definitely need a crate! We have a 2 year old goldendoodle and it was a great training tool for us. Until the puppy is trustworthy to be alone with free reign of the house, he needs to be crated unless you are with him right there. Either that or you tether him by leash to you at all times. Puppy training is hard, but if you don't get it right in the beginning, it's only harder. Get some good books on puppy training! Good luck!<BR/>P.S. close your bedroom door:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-76437715421811053692008-12-15T17:36:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:36:00.000-05:00I know what you mean about revenge. My cats do th...I know what you mean about revenge. My cats do the same thing - usually to the husband and kids that are "mean" to them. But just remember, even though they sometimes make a big mess and can be a pain - they are still much sweeter and more loving than the kids - they don't talk back!!!!kimybeeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897833610240170552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-64044122509415890092008-12-15T17:12:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:12:00.000-05:00I think that any of us who have shared our house w...I think that any of us who have shared our house with a Golden or a Lab can feel your pain. Those breeds are notorious for being moochers and thieves. They will hunt with you forever and stay at your side, only leaving to retrieve the game you've shot. But don't leave them alone with your lunch because your faithful helper dog will swipe it and eat it and still look as innocent as the day they were born. We've had four labs over the past 20 years and every single one of them was a mooch. Your stories did give me a good late afternoon laugh though.<BR/>Susan in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-50486316649497640192008-12-15T16:32:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:32:00.000-05:00Oh Kristie, I feel your pain. We also have a coun...Oh Kristie, I feel your pain. We also have a counter surfer. We have tried balloons, mouse traps and have a e collar. I swear she knows when she has that e collar on. She has chewed up so much. My eye glasses, hair picks, papers, bowls, cups, socks, pants, toys, toys, toys, ate a hole in the couch, and wood off the coffee table and end table. She ate the pipping off my new comforter.. Good thing I love her so much or else...<BR/><BR/>You are not alone.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164647560277790345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-68804177176679319642008-12-15T16:26:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:26:00.000-05:00Yeah, that would not be cute anymore. Ugghh. Nev...Yeah, that would not be cute anymore. Ugghh. Never had a dog pee on the bed, but Madison's cat had a problem with that for a while and it was totally on purpose because she was mad or jealous. Maybe Barley needs to go to doggy school?The Traveling Yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006993240317444809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-58587526522173802002008-12-15T16:03:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:03:00.000-05:00No, she may not be so full of cuteness right now, ...No, she may not be so full of cuteness right now, but sometime soon (you won't know when) she'll do something that will make you laugh so hard you'll pee your pants, and all will be well in EscoeLand.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting...I really appreciate it!Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223695299377158162noreply@blogger.com