Remudamom
08-04-2008, 10:22 AM
I mean, a dog?
My ACD, Tick (MY ACD, no one else in their right mind would claim her, which, now that I think about it must mean she's perfect for me....) is the most obnoxious dog on the planet. When she was younger, her special greeting for me was to take my throat in her mouth and gently work it between her fangs. This unnerved my dh, who insisted that this was not a cute thing and must stop. She now contents herself with mauling my wrist.
Plumbers will not come to my house. This is a small community and word gets around.
One does. not. reach into my car to pet Tick. This is considered an invasion of her privacy. (short i sound here, please). This includes the man who raised her and her siblings. Hit the road Jack.
When Mom is leaving the house, you do not get between Tick and the door. Failure to adhere to this will leave you on the floor sitting on your donkey. If Mom goes somewhere and Tick is not allowed to go, do not attempt to console her while she paces through the house or looks out the bay window. She's concentrating. It's stressful. It is also advised that for the first five minutes of Mom's return you do not intefere with the reunion. That much time is needed for Tick to inform Mom of her opinion of being left behind. She knows words that can make your ears fall off.
If you are a strange adult, (and some of you ladies are VERY strange, let's face it), don't turn your back on Tick. They are nicknamed heelers for good reason. Oddly enough, if you are a child, you're safe.
Anyhow, her latest escapade involved our brand new cat door. Let's just say that it's much easier to access now.
Sooooo..... now that you know the rules, to whom shall I send her?
My ACD, Tick (MY ACD, no one else in their right mind would claim her, which, now that I think about it must mean she's perfect for me....) is the most obnoxious dog on the planet. When she was younger, her special greeting for me was to take my throat in her mouth and gently work it between her fangs. This unnerved my dh, who insisted that this was not a cute thing and must stop. She now contents herself with mauling my wrist.
Plumbers will not come to my house. This is a small community and word gets around.
One does. not. reach into my car to pet Tick. This is considered an invasion of her privacy. (short i sound here, please). This includes the man who raised her and her siblings. Hit the road Jack.
When Mom is leaving the house, you do not get between Tick and the door. Failure to adhere to this will leave you on the floor sitting on your donkey. If Mom goes somewhere and Tick is not allowed to go, do not attempt to console her while she paces through the house or looks out the bay window. She's concentrating. It's stressful. It is also advised that for the first five minutes of Mom's return you do not intefere with the reunion. That much time is needed for Tick to inform Mom of her opinion of being left behind. She knows words that can make your ears fall off.
If you are a strange adult, (and some of you ladies are VERY strange, let's face it), don't turn your back on Tick. They are nicknamed heelers for good reason. Oddly enough, if you are a child, you're safe.
Anyhow, her latest escapade involved our brand new cat door. Let's just say that it's much easier to access now.
Sooooo..... now that you know the rules, to whom shall I send her?