Scorpio64 5,155 Posted February 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said: Unfortunately my dog is a socialist...wants free treats without doing anything for them. Lol That's because your dog is not hungry enough. I trained my cat to catch mice by not feeding it. Worked like magic. It may work on people too. Yanno, that old saying "You don't work, you don't eat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, Scorpio64 said: That's because your dog is not hungry enough. I trained my cat to catch mice by not feeding it. Worked like magic. It may work on people too. Yanno, that old saying "You don't work, you don't eat." Eh, who am I kidding, she’s spoiled rotten. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, Displaced Texan said: Eh, who am I kidding, she’s spoiled rotten. Eh, that may be so, but I have a feeling that she's probably earning her keep as the night watch. That's one thing I have not been able to teach a cat to do... yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Scorpio64 said: Eh, that may be so, but I have a feeling that she's probably earning her keep as the night watch. That's one thing I have not been able to teach a cat to do... yet. Since we put a Blink camera on her, we discovered she patrols the house all day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, Displaced Texan said: Since we put a Blink camera on her, we discovered she patrols the house all day! Go Pro for dogs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, Scorpio64 said: Go Pro for dogs? 2 Blink cameras work just fine. It’s fun watching her go on patrol. Little dachshund...she acts tough while she roams the house. It’s a hoot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said: 2 Blink cameras work just fine. It’s fun watching her go on patrol. Little dachshund...she acts tough while she roams the house. It’s a hoot! Need a pic of” tactical wiener dog” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted February 27, 2020 Tactical wiener dawg at parade rest. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, tomk62 said: Say hello to Chuck! Great choice of a pup..!!! Ha, Funny thing, one of my dude's nicknames is Chuck... My MIL says he looks like a Charlie, so somehow, it's got transformed to Chuck. 1 hour ago, Displaced Texan said: Tactical wiener dawg at parade rest. You guys need to get real, manly dogs, not these pocket dogs.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted February 27, 2020 35 minutes ago, Sniper said: You guys need to get real, manly dogs, not these pocket dogs.... I had no idea your doggie was a working hunting dog. The only thing better than the splash a duck makes is the second splash you hear as your pooch retrieves the kill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Scorpio64 said: I had no idea your doggie was a working hunting dog. The only thing better than the splash a duck makes is the second splash you hear as your pooch retrieves the kill. Like @fishnut ‘s? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Scorpio64 said: I had no idea your doggie was a working hunting dog. The only thing better than the splash a duck makes is the second splash you hear as your pooch retrieves the kill. He's capable of a lot more than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Sniper said: You guys need to get real, manly dogs, not these pocket dogs.... What kind of person makes fun of a man’s (or woman’s) dog? Here’s my Caana: 1 hour ago, Scorpio64 said: I had no idea your doggie was a working hunting dog. The only thing better than the splash a duck makes is the second splash you hear as your pooch retrieves the kill. Here Scorpio, my Brothers K9 Maligator “Dax”: He doesn’t retrieve ducks, but the sounds are equally satisfying. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, High Exposure said: What kind of person makes fun of a man’s (or woman’s) dog? Here’s my Caana: Here Scorpio, my Brothers K9 Maligator “Dax”: He doesn’t retrieve ducks, but the sounds are equally satisfying. Nice teef Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted February 27, 2020 29 minutes ago, Sniper said: He's capable of a lot more than that. So then, he is not trained in the manly activity the breed is famous for. Just, like, I dunno, for show. Like when a guy gets a high performance car he does not know how to drive. Yep, that's manly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted February 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, High Exposure said: K9 Maligator Malinois/alligator smush? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Scorpio64 said: So then, he is not trained in the manly activity the breed is famous for. For dragging ducks out of the swamp, no. Not a useful goal. 2 hours ago, Scorpio64 said: Just, like, I dunno, for show. Only if you consider Level 1 Threat Defense Protection training, for show. Then, throw in 3 different AKC certifications, just for the fun of it. Currently in Tracking and Trailing training for Search and Rescue. Currently training for mud dog obstacle course racing. Also, a trained Therapy Dog. Plus, trained in hand signals for all cues, commands and daily behaviors. ....and he's only 2, so we have a way to go for more... 2 hours ago, Scorpio64 said: Yep, that's manly. Well, he's never cooked anything in a crock pot yet.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,434 Posted February 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sniper said: For dragging ducks out of the swamp, no. Not a useful goal. Only if you consider Level 1 Threat Defense Protection training, for show. Then, throw in 3 different AKC certifications, just for the fun of it. Currently in Tracking and Trailing training for Search and Rescue. Currently training for mud dog obstacle course racing. Also, a trained Therapy Dog. Plus, trained in hand signals for all cues, commands and daily behaviors. ....and he's only 2, so we have a way to go for more... Well, he's never cooked anything in a crock pot yet.... But can he fetch beer from the fridge in the garage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted February 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, voyager9 said: But can he fetch beer from the fridge in the garage? He can fetch the bottle, but is having difficulty getting the cap off... he has a tough time grabbing the bottle opener with his paw.. What a slacker... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 4:37 PM, Zeke said: Like @fishnut ‘s? Something very satisfying about watching a dog successfully do what it's been breed to do for hundreds of years 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted February 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, fishnut said: Something very satisfying about watching a dog successfully do what it's been breed to do for hundreds of years My sheltie/corgie cross is lying on the couch licking his butt, so his breeding is proving to be less satisfying... On the other hand, last night he surgically extracted from a pile of paper on the mail table a reminder letter that he's due for a rabies shot. He had almost entirely eaten the letter when we caught him, so maybe he's smarter than we think... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted February 28, 2020 39 minutes ago, fishnut said: Something very satisfying about watching a dog successfully do what it's been breed to do for hundreds of years Something even MORE satisfying is seeing a dog master a task and being successful when that's NOT in their breeding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted February 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, 10X said: My sheltie/corgie cross is lying on the couch licking his butt, so his breeding is proving to be less satisfying... On the other hand, last night he surgically extracted from a pile of paper on the mail table a reminder letter that he's due for a rabies shot. He had almost entirely eaten the letter when we caught him, so maybe he's smarter than we think... Sounds like each breeds intelligence of lack thereof is showing. The mail thing is definitely from the sheltie and the butt licking is the corgis fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, fishnut said: Sounds like each breeds intelligence of lack thereof is showing. The mail thing is definitely from the sheltie and the butt licking is the corgis fault. Soo maybe I’m part corgis? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted February 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Zeke said: Soo maybe I’m part corgis? Without a doubt 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, fishnut said: Without a doubt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted February 28, 2020 What my dog thinks she was bred for, and what my dog actually does... 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said: What my dog thinks she was bred for, and what my dog actually does... Tactical wiener dog!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted February 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said: What my dog thinks she was bred for, and what my dog actually does... Yeah my dachshund definatly thinks and acts like hes a guard dog, he charged a fisher cat last night, it turned and went after him. The vizsla came in for the save and treed the fisher cat. Luger is lucky hes got backup. 20171023_080323.mp4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites