bc4ever Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 DH and I had a wedding out of town this weekend and left my sister in charge of Scooter. They know each other pretty well, but we left a few written instructions anyway. Got his "report card" this morning. Said he did great. Ate well. Waited politely at doors and stairs. Played with my niece and her boyfriend when they dropped in. Played Frisbee. And the biggy--there was a strange dog running loose in the yard behind us, menacing the neighbor's Labradoodle. The neighbor's dog went after it, the woman was screaming at the intruding dog to get out, and the guy had to literally tackle his dog to keep him from attacking it. This is the Labradoodle that Scooter usually will run the fence with. Quite the scene I guess. My sister said Scooter glanced briefly towards their yard, she told him, "Let's go," and he followed her into the house without any hesitation. She was so excited. She said, "I never thought I could get a dog to do anything!" It's good to know that he will respond to a command from someone other than us, with us not present, especially in such a potentially confrontational situation. Yup! He's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Yay for Scooter! I hope you told him what a good boy he was when you got home. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good boy, Scooter! And I bet your Sis is a pretty good dog-sitter and a keeper too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Yay for Scooter! I hope you told him what a good boy he was when you got home. J. I sure did! Seems like since he turned 4 in December, he's really grown up. Like someone flipped a switch or something! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well, 4-5 is the age at which these dogs are generally considered to be mature. That's why the statement regarding working dogs about how they come into their own when they have as many years as legs (or alternatively, as legs and a tail). J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Yep I think the as many years as leggs is a good guide to go by. I see huge differences at that age. Past the stupid teenager "I know it all" stage. Yeah Scooter! Good boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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