tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post7020530750851856034..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Paws with a Cause: Pets and TricksMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-82101158293305995152013-03-06T16:53:46.956-07:002013-03-06T16:53:46.956-07:00I just read through all your Paws posts. What fun!...I just read through all your Paws posts. What fun! <br /><br />I've been working with animals at either shelters or vets offices for almost 20 years now. I get so depressed when people hate/fear certain breeds. It really is about begin a good owner. I've been bitten by more pomeranians than pit bulls through my work.<br /><br />I used to do agility with my shelties until injuries (& my lack of sense of direction) stopped us but I still incorporate a lot of what we learned into tricks and fun stuff. <br /><br />I could never live without animals in my life! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-18202954671554008672013-03-06T14:13:09.551-07:002013-03-06T14:13:09.551-07:00Oh my god, your dobie is SO CUTE! I had one growin...Oh my god, your dobie is SO CUTE! I had one growing up and they are the most loyal, sweetest breed in my opinion. Everyone thinks they're so tough and scary, but you're right, mine was a clown too! :-)<br /><br />My uncle has a sheltie and I couldn't agree more about them being so overprotective and insightful. HIs goes absolutely wild when a stranger gets anywhere near his human, especially if there are any sudden movements. <br /><br />That video is freaking adorable. Your dogs have such personality! :-)Laurenhttp://www.alicemarvels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-7039004080368912132013-03-05T13:48:10.360-07:002013-03-05T13:48:10.360-07:00Your video rocks! I totally understand the Mal -- ...Your video rocks! I totally understand the Mal -- Fiona has often taught Toby to do things (including things I'd rather she didn't) Dogs do communicate, and they do understand humans very well!Dani Harper, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982757876282073379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-11916154350546054862013-03-05T06:39:15.540-07:002013-03-05T06:39:15.540-07:00I think they probably are! Very much like "I...I think they probably are! Very much like "I am cute enough that I don't have to work for you to spoil me" and gosh darn it they are right :)Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-39500538500571993792013-03-04T18:11:01.756-07:002013-03-04T18:11:01.756-07:00I have one dog and I don't think I can get him...I have one dog and I don't think I can get him to do anything. We have all spoiled that dog rotten :))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-66960028682916022982013-03-04T18:00:07.460-07:002013-03-04T18:00:07.460-07:00Oh my goodness, so cute! I have had lots of dogs ...Oh my goodness, so cute! I have had lots of dogs myself and have been SO attached to every one of them. <br />We had a pitbull for awhile and she was the biggest sweetie EVER! Unfortunately we had to give her up because we had to go live with the inlaws for a bit and they said no way. Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46272769910778626782013-03-04T16:26:04.670-07:002013-03-04T16:26:04.670-07:00Popped in from Petty Writer's blog! I can'...Popped in from Petty Writer's blog! I can't teach my Chihuahuas to do anything. They run my life! Blond Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404456624316008610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-71271215574988487532013-03-04T13:40:50.272-07:002013-03-04T13:40:50.272-07:00Aw... I know what you mean.Aw... I know what you mean.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-71043733392569022122013-03-04T13:40:37.435-07:002013-03-04T13:40:37.435-07:00That's why my boy will learn tricks. He's ...That's why my boy will learn tricks. He's willing to work for food. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-7707243942949475462013-03-04T13:39:55.064-07:002013-03-04T13:39:55.064-07:00He would love that! My boy tends to bow a lot too,...He would love that! My boy tends to bow a lot too, especially if he has been bad. Of course I laugh and that is the end of being upset with him. :P<br /><br />I remember you talking about that pup. So lucky he met you!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-78343231506376598882013-03-04T13:38:41.557-07:002013-03-04T13:38:41.557-07:00I know you love those hedgies! :DI know you love those hedgies! :DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-61283495659360835942013-03-04T13:38:20.514-07:002013-03-04T13:38:20.514-07:00TY. :)TY. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69210468219520620502013-03-04T13:38:08.029-07:002013-03-04T13:38:08.029-07:00My mal used to table and counter surf. Hard to get...My mal used to table and counter surf. Hard to get them to stop. :) I think my mal and Tonks are alike. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-19748404122745801722013-03-04T13:37:22.457-07:002013-03-04T13:37:22.457-07:00Sounds like an adorable and lucky bunch of pups!Sounds like an adorable and lucky bunch of pups!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-37435748022996749212013-03-04T13:08:25.029-07:002013-03-04T13:08:25.029-07:00I have a mutt and he is getting old, twelve years ...I have a mutt and he is getting old, twelve years now and I don't know what I am going to do without him. I love my pets and there are a part of my family. Thank you for this post. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2755205055035906172013-03-04T10:30:52.149-07:002013-03-04T10:30:52.149-07:00*sigh* I have a dog and four cats and none of them...*sigh* I have a dog and four cats and none of them does a single thing EXCEPT constantly demand to ear. Lol, they're a hungry lot. My dog is adorable and so very loyal, but he's not the brightest dog I've ever met, and I really expected him to be, he's a schnauzer. :)<br />And he certainly doesn't know when I'm about to get a migrane.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-54021053372713512552013-03-04T09:39:34.227-07:002013-03-04T09:39:34.227-07:00HE IS SO CUTE MELISSA!!!! I just want to hug him:)...HE IS SO CUTE MELISSA!!!! I just want to hug him:) We taught our boys the wave too and are now regretting it. Griffin just sort of waves indiscriminately whenever he wants something. Just sits down and waves. Endlessly. It's somewhat less than amusing:)<br /><br />It makes me so mad when people judge dogs simply by the breed. We fostered a pup last year who was about 30 seconds away from being euthanized simply because whoever dropped her off said she was a pit. She was 6 weeks old. 6 WEEKS! Grrrrr. We scooped her up though and now she's with an awesome family:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-64756927934527416852013-03-04T09:30:36.366-07:002013-03-04T09:30:36.366-07:00Great stuff. Having shared my life with all manner...Great stuff. Having shared my life with all manner of creatures I can understand your obvious passion.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-48416088129373355392013-03-04T09:07:23.579-07:002013-03-04T09:07:23.579-07:00Haha nice butt picHaha nice butt picBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55094723634089751222013-03-04T07:02:13.408-07:002013-03-04T07:02:13.408-07:00Tonks considers it a trick if she doesn't eat ...Tonks considers it a trick if she doesn't eat my food if I accidentally get up and leave it where it is. Other than that, she just does the standard stuff (sit, down, heel) and then looks at me like "b*tch I don't perform for treats that is why I am QUEEN" :) Seriously I think she thinks that LOLFelicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46114480186342148782013-03-04T06:30:08.040-07:002013-03-04T06:30:08.040-07:00I love my mutts. I've had three dogs personall...I love my mutts. I've had three dogs personally (more when I was little) and all three are rescues -- one SPCA, one a local no-kill and one from the side of the road (poor, sad, flea-covered girl!). There's nothing like a dog. They'll do anything for you and I'll do anything for my pups. Dogs, FTW!!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.com