urge to herd Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 This morning Silly Agent Gibbs started limping at the park. So, I pick up his paw. He starts to quiver, bones and joints softening to jello. I pick out a burr, he slides all the way to the ground in a panic, sure that I'll pull out my secret border collie disemboweling knife and start in. I pick out a second burr. He puts his head on my hand, looks up at me with tears in his eyes, "Don't do it, don't hold my paw another second, I can't take any more . . ." Being the hard hearted evil human that I am, I ignore his entreaties and pick the third and last burr out of his paw. He rolls over on his back, exposing his helpless, hapless belly and throat, hoping for a quick end, at least. I step away, pick up his frisbee, and VOILA! The Melty Dog is replaced by The Busy Dog, ready for any chance disc that might be tossed his way. What a silly dog. Sheesh. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 And who says dogs aren't master manipulators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Not master manipulators - I got the 3 burrs out at the park and checked the rest of his dainty tootsies at home. Got 4 more burrs total, despite his melodramatics. Yep, manipulative, even when it doesn't work. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Okay, then, manipulative - or, in other words, Drama Kings (and Queens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Moon Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Okay, then, manipulative - or, in other words, Drama Kings (and Queens). HA! When Cerb gets a cactus spine in his paw he'll just stand there with the offending paw jacked up until I hustle over like an pit crewman at Indy and pluck it out. Then, it's back to the races. Yes, manipulative. I should get one of those fancy, fire-proof suits with all the logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Oh, my gosh, I laughed out loud! Great, Ruth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judedog Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 HA! When Cerb gets a cactus spine in his paw he'll just stand there with the offending paw jacked up until I hustle over like an pit crewman at Indy and pluck it out. Then, it's back to the races. Yes, manipulative. I should get one of those fancy, fire-proof suits with all the logos. You could sell advertising space on your suit, that way you can make money when you take your dog out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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