I've been wanting to post but mom has been too tired to help me out with the typing. You may have noticed from my earlier post "On Couches" that I am not one to venture out in the inclement weather. Well, today was a doozie. I went out for a walk before it got too bad but spent the rest of the day writing masterpieces (in my head actually, while lying on the couch).
I'm sure some Bergamascos don't mind the rain messing up their hair and remain in happy oblivion as their delicate paws are saturated in puddles. But not this Bergamasco. Other than the one time I was distracted by a beautiful lady Bergamasco and wandered in a haze into the sea, I have kept myself out of the wet.
For those of you wondering how to get your companion sheep to stop dragging you out in the wet weather, here are some tips:
- Act like you are sleeping when they are putting on their shoes. You might want to give it a little four-paws-in-the-air-I'm-really-sleeping look.
- If they bring you to the door, stick your nose out and then back quickly away from the door. Then it should be pretty obvious that you are not interested.
- If worse comes to worse, and you are there, on the front porch with your leash on (and god forbid a bright yellow rain coat), plant your feet and refuse to go further.
I would welcome any other dog's tips on getting out of getting wet. Where there's a will...
2 comments:
Hello Orso,
This is your cousins Mulligan and Finnegan!!!. It's been too long.
As for how we get out of walking in the rain...Tough one. Our two legged pack members insist and as you know our bladders are so tiny. What seems to work the best is to become sullen and emotionally miserable for the entire trip. Walk awkwardly when your paws are wet, as to look even more uncomfortable for the so-called "adventure". Upon returning to the house, go directly to the warm soft cushion of your choice and lick your paws clean of the disgusting wetness. Do not play or interact with other members until this chore is completed. This is important. In this way you show them how wrong going out in the rain really is. Tell them through your actions "I can't play right now - I have to clean my paws!"
Nice to chat, Love,
Mulligan and Finnegan - cousins awaiting the dry indoor lawn.
Hi Orso-
Backing away from the door works for me, but when I do have to go out, I go to the front porch door (I'm not supposed to be in the front) and bark for Mom. I trained her when I was very little, that when it's raining I want to slip off the porch, right under the bush, do my thing and come right back in!! I wish I had trained Mom on a few other tricks when I was younger, she is much to smart for me now.
She hasn't been able to change this behavior in me though, as you know, "you can't teach an old dog (I'm 12 now) new tricks"
Talk to you soon!! Your "hope to meet someday friend" - -Zeba
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