vjp Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Whenever I say bzzzzz, my puppy goes CRAZY--barking & spinning, trying to figure out where the bee is. So of course I keep doing it, pretending I'm a giant bee. Maybe I should have written silly human behavior. Anyone else have funny anecdotes? Vivian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Yes. Past dogs: Insert very long list here. Jin has a squeaky toy he like to carry around and make squeek on purpose. It won't squeek unless he holds it just right. He likes cats. He is learning the ancient dog art of Moo-ching and has reached his 1st Dan. Only BCs can master this art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcburniefarm Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Pirate is a squeaky toy surgeon. Every one gets a squeakerectomy. So we then start saying "weekoo weekoo" (our poor human imitation of a squeaker) and poor guy goes nuts trying each toy to find the weekoo weekoo one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclare Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Daisy has a really bizarre ritual that she must perform before enjoying a new rawhide bone. She'll take it and run away, then run back, stare at me, and toss the bone at my feet. Sometimes if I toss it back to her she will roll around on the floor making this weird growling sound. And after she's finished "breaking it in" she'll wander around the apartment with the bone in her mouth, whining until she finds just the right place to "bury" it - usually in a pile of laundry or behind couch cushions. Sometimes if I'm lying on the bed she'll drop it next to me as if asking me to hide it under the covers for her. Once it's safely hidden she'll curl up and go to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ohhh, bzzzzz creates a barking frenzy here It started with a fly, so now it means "get the fly". Even imaginary ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire24 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Aveda has a lot of strange quirks. She is also obsessed with things that buzz, and is very talented at snapping bugs out of the sky. She also stretches her front legs a lot, like a play bow, but an actual stretch. She does it whenever she's happy but not overly excited. The picture they took of her at the shelter was of her doing this. It was endearing. She also likes to "throw" her front legs at everything and uses this to get attention (Is this a normal bc thing??) But the thing bf and I laugh the most about is when she wants something she won't bark, but she'll yawn REALLY loud and turn the end of the yawn into a yip. It's really adorable and I've never seen a dog do it on purpose to get something before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 .... when she wants something she won't bark, but she'll yawn REALLY loud and turn the end of the yawn into a yip. It's really adorable and I've never seen a dog do it on purpose to get something before. Hehe, we have whole conversations like that - starts with a yawn, and continues in a whole sentence (in his mind). Usually means - "let's go outside with THIS toy, now that you're finally back from wherever you disapear for the entire day". I love it when he does that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic4taz Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Kaycee goes ballistic whenever make a sound like a referee whistle and tries to tackle you. Can't wait until football season starts again!!!! hehehehe She also has some strange feelings whenever you make a deep Santa "HO HO HO" -- keep it up and they're will be no Santa Paws coming for you this year!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclare Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Aveda has a lot of strange quirks. She is also obsessed with things that buzz, and is very talented at snapping bugs out of the sky. She also stretches her front legs a lot, like a play bow, but an actual stretch. She does it whenever she's happy but not overly excited. The picture they took of her at the shelter was of her doing this. It was endearing. She also likes to "throw" her front legs at everything and uses this to get attention (Is this a normal bc thing??) But the thing bf and I laugh the most about is when she wants something she won't bark, but she'll yawn REALLY loud and turn the end of the yawn into a yip. It's really adorable and I've never seen a dog do it on purpose to get something before. Daisy does a lot of these same things, especially the yawning thing. She has an entire vocabulary of distinct vocalizations. Sometimes I swear that if she could figure out how to manipulate her tongue and lips properly she would start speaking in English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Daisy does a lot of these same things, especially the yawning thing. She has an entire vocabulary of distinct vocalizations. Sometimes I swear that if she could figure out how to manipulate her tongue and lips properly she would start speaking in English. A growl for frustration, a yip for pay attention to me, a yowl for protest and more. Do they really need a spoken vocabulary? Or thumbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martySQ Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 It is so funny to listen to Bess trying to talk some sense to the cats.... she has a whole set of little noises she makes when she is trying to explain to the old diabetic cat that she just wants to be his friend, pin him down every now and then, and play with him, but she doesn't mean him any harm and he should get over it and like her and be her friend...etc, etc. Almost sounds tone wise like a mom talking to her little kid about how we should be nice to people, give them a chance, etc.... It is a good thing old diabetic cat has no claws, can't run very fast and just sits there and glares, however, even if he can't hurt Bess, he has used some awful language in the prescence of her little virgin ears. She has annoyed him enough that she can't even walk by minding her own business without getting a good growling at. (She doesn't really care too much about him as long as he remebers that she is top dog...now the young gray cat with claws is entirly another story!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Odin does all the playful growly yippy yawny noises too! It's pretty darn endearing. My dog has different silly behaviors for different people. One silly thing he does is when people at work come and get him out of his crate to say "hi". They tend to get down on the floor with him and are all huggy (girls) or ruff up his fur a lot (boys). For 3 specific people, he does a doggie summersault where he rolls over on his head into their laps, so that all his legs are up and he's sort of balancing on his head on the floor but is back on their lap. For one other person, who is very concerned about dominance, he likes to back up and sit his butt on her. He doesn't do that with anyone else, and I call him off every time I can b/c I know she doesn't like it and it makes her feel like he's trying to be dominant. Maybe, as he considers these people his pals, but I really think it's his idea of a joke and a way to tease this girl. She still loves him to pieces. For still another coworker, he goes berserk full body wiggles, tries to grab a ball or any object she might allow him to fetch and gives it to her, runs back a few feet, and offers "high five" like a maniac. He is such a goofball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclare Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 A growl for frustration, a yip for pay attention to me, a yowl for protest and more. Do they really need a spoken vocabulary? Or thumbs? Well, there's the "woowoowoo" of "you're-finally-home-where-have-you-been-why-were-you-gone-so-long." And the deep repeated bark of "there-are-people-outside-on-the-street-talking-real-loud-don't-they-know-it's-past-our-bedtime?" usually followed by the "harumph" of "and don't come back!" And the high pitched whine of "there's-a-dog/cat/squirrel/bird-out-there-and-it-shoudn't-be-allowed-to-exist-if-I'm-not-allowed-to-chase-it." And the almost cat like "mrow" of "I see that you have left some delicious food on your plate. Are you planning on finishing it? If not, may I?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I finally figured out just last night that Mick is as talkative as his lil sis Dew only his voice is so deep all his "words" come out like growls. I was messing with him while he was snoozin on a chair, I was on the floor so we were face to face. He was doing his low growly thing and I said "shut up and kiss me". at that minute he looked up and planted his big ol tongue right on my eye, then let out a deep growl that sounded like he was laughing at me having to wipe mickey spit off my face. They are strangely wonderful aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjp Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I presume everyone has dogs who bark at a door bell on tv? Olivia, the half lab/half bc--the blabby, or labradollie, as I call her--cries pitifully when she gets the most minor reprimand. Poor abused thing. She's also has to scratch up the carpet before she lies down--and she has giant lab claws on little border collie feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire24 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 She's also has to scratch up the carpet before she lies down Aveda does this too. Also, if a pillow falls off the bed, Aveda will gather her whole self up onto it and take a nap, making sure no part of her touches anything but the pillow. Another thing is that when she gets the "zoomies", she scoots her butt up and flies around the house running into things. Is this normal? It took me by surprise when I first got her, I even had the vet check out her back legs to make sure there wasn't something wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herdcentral Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I just have to say the word "mouse" and my house is in an uproar. My older dog immediately goes to a place where we saw a mouse 5 years ago and madly scrabbles around, squeaking loudly. The youngsters readily join in the fun allthough they have no idea what is going on or what they are looking for. It always brings tears to my eyes with laughing. The more I laugh the more my old girl runs to everyplace she ever saw a mouse in the distant past. The youngsters have a look on their face like "whaaat is going on??" as they run madly around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNM1980 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Blake goes absolutely berserk whenever my wife walks into the room. Sadly, this leads me to suspect she is the favorite, even though I'm the one who does everything for the ungrateful little monkey. (However, I am at present the only one he listens to. I tell myself that he greets me calmly because he respects me, but it still bothers me. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire24 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Blake goes absolutely berserk whenever my wife walks into the room. Sadly, this leads me to suspect she is the favorite, even though I'm the one who does everything for the ungrateful little monkey. (However, I am at present the only one he listens to. I tell myself that he greets me calmly because he respects me, but it still bothers me. ) I know that feeling all too well. My current dachshund is the only dog I have ever had that is not crazy about me. To be fair we didn't choose each other, but I don't think she'll ever be completely happy with me. She is absolutely in love with my boyfriend though, and any male for that matter. It doesn't matter how creepy that guy at the dog park is, as long as he's a guy she's all over trying to go home with him. She also goes crazy when my dad comes to visit and clings to him like a little baby. I absolutely love her but when I hardly get a greeting when I come home it can get a little frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjp Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 My husband is trying to teach Curry how to clean the toilet. Tomorrow, I'm spending some of Easter at a meetup with other BC owners. I have to admit that I made fun of these meetups, but might be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishD Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 It used to be that if we came in the front door and didn't greet Tessie right away, she'd make a little arrooo noise to remind us she was waiting for a hello and some lovin'. She doesn't do it much anymore, but that's probably because she's trained us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yep, Colt does the old yawn into wooo, wooo or yip thing, especially if I ask is it time for dinner? He also does the somersault in the lap. I think this is because I always scratch his butt and he puts his head down and wriggles himself right over. It's rather convenient because then he is on his back and ready for the big belly rub. ETA: He has the most expressive front paws I have ever seen on a dog. I just love his paws. We almost called him otter he is so facile with them. My favorite thing is when we are napping and he gently places a paw on my cheek. BC's are intensely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Scooter has a very expressive tongue! When we ask him if he wants some peanut butter in the morning, he licks his mouth and heads towards the cupboard. This afternoon, my husband was having some chicken for lunch, gave Scoots a bite and then asked him if it was good. The tongue came out in an exaggerated lick. Every time he asked him that, he did the same thing. Want a treat? Big lick! We never have to wonder what he wants when it comes to food. He's also very picky about his treats. We buy an all natural, no yucky stuff brand of dog bone that comes in several flavor varieties. Just for kicks one day I put one flavor in one hand and another in the other, leaned over and asked Scooter to choose. He sniffed both, then took his paw and hit the one he wanted. I assumed it was that he always chose the one in my right hand, but he doesn't. Once I put two of the same flavor in my hands, he sniffed and chose the one in my left hand. Obviously this wasn't a controlled scientific experiment and probably proves nothing, but we think it's pretty cool and guests are amazed when they see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjp Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I went to a BC meetup yesterday, and I found it very interesting that when all the 7 dogs lied down, they maintained the same amount of space between them. They must have some internal tape measure, invisible fence, or force field. Some of the photos look staged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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