Comments on: Totally changing her name

By: Katie in MA

Katie in MA — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:17:32 +0000

My jaw dropped when you said she escaped. Just…dropped. I’m glad this one had such an entirely different laugh-out-loud ending. :)

By: Woulda Coulda Shoulda » Honey, I broke the dog

Woulda Coulda Shoulda » Honey, I broke the dog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:19:08 +0000

[...] reality. (For those who are new or who have spotty memories, I present supporting exhibits A and B as evidence of my dumbassitude when it comes to believing that dogs should just love me and want to [...]

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:56:01 +0000

I can’t get over the fact she weighs 12 pounds. We have a CAT that weighs 14.

By: Michele Bardsley

Michele Bardsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Also, I know it’s bad to reward him for running out the door, ’cause I have to give the treat if I say the word. But better he get a Meaty Bone than squished by a car.

By: Michele Bardsley

Michele Bardsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:18:29 +0000

My Shih Tzu does the same thing. Given the opportunity he will dart out the door and play the “chase me” game. And he’s completely thrilled when he’s caught and oh, he loves you and wasn’t that FUN!? But I have taught him the meaning of “treat” also known as “cookie.” Utter those two magic words and he trots right back.

By: cindy

cindy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:17 +0000

Oh Mir, our little dog is like Licorice. Crazy love. Crazy friendly. Everyone will surely be thrilled to play and love and visit.

Setting the scene: Another dog, on a leash with owner, approaches. Our little guy is not leashed in our yard and so excited with happiness. He went up to say Hi…and bam, like lightning, the aggressive dog had mine by the neck. It did puncture. All ended fine…but, there isn’t a lot you can do. My husband reached right in and grabbed the aggressors collar and thank goodness it dropped my dog.

Your loving little Licorice sounds equally naive. Hard doggy lessons.

By: pam

pam — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:51:52 +0000

Hopefully your training sessions will curb that enthusiam for ‘the bolt.’

By: Yan

Yan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:41:58 +0000

my girl Missy (min. schnauzer mix) makes a run for it every opportunity she can. this usually requires me to jump in the car and go on a wild dog chase. it always makes me laugh because as soon as i find her, she comes to the roadside, i open the car door and she jumps in as though taking a taxi.

it does terrify me though because if she does escape when i am not there, i fret until she is back home safe and sound. it is the not knowing if she is fine that gets me every time.

By: Shauna

Shauna — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:46 +0000

I just LOVE how much everyone loves their dogs. Seriously, we could talk about them all day, couldn’t we? Their fuzzy faces and their happy trot, trot, trot and their THWAPing tails and their cocking heads. Love ‘em I tell ya, absolutely love ‘em :)

I’m glad your pup didn’t get too far! I would have had a heart attack, I can just imagine how freaked out you must have been!

By: Leila

Leila — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:18 +0000

Licorice is the nicest dog in the small dog category but Buddy is in first place for the large dog category.

I suggest that you consider installing an invisible fence. It’s worth the peace of mind and the kids will have fun training her to stay within the bounds that you set.

Leila