Thursday – Anything Possible – Lucy and Bailey Give Dog Lessons

~ John W. Howell

Bailey

“Hey, Pops. What’s going on?”

“I’m wondering how you and Lucy are getting on with Twiggy.”

Bailey

“I would say quite well. She is a lot of fun till she starts with the nipping.”

“Yeah. All puppies do that. Just tell her, no.”

“I think a deep growl conveys the message.”

“Speaking of that. Are you teaching her about being a dog?”

“Hold on Pops. Let me get with Lucy.”

Lucy and Bailey

“Lucy. Huddle up time.”

“What is it? Lose your bone to Twiggy?”

“No Pops is asking if we are teaching her to be a dog.”

“Okay let’s review the morning, and you can answer the question.”

Lucy and Twiggy

First of all was the treat lesson

“Hey kid what are you doing?”

“Trying to find a crumb by this chair.”

“Forget that.”

Twiggy and Lucy

“But these crumbs are tasty.”

“How about if I show you how to get a big ole treat?”

“What do I do?”

Lucy, Bailey and Twiggy

“You find mama, and then you plunk your butt on the floor.”

“I found mama.”

“Hit the floor.”

“I get it. This is what is called,”sit.”

“Yup. That’s it. Enjoy.”

Lucy

“Now I need to show you how to— Hey, where you going?”

Lucy and Twiggy

“Bailey is calling me.”

“What do you want, Bailey?”

“There is a dog skill that I need to explain a little.”

“Oh, I’m all ears. What is it.”

“Don’t worry you’ll grow into those ears. What I need to explain is watch dogging.”

“Watch dogging?”

Yes, follow me.”

“You need to keep an eye out for anyone who may pose a threat to our humans.”

“I can’t get up there yet.”

“Not to worry just listen. You will have the opportunity to sound an alarm  when monsters approach the house.”

“Monsters? What kind of Monsters.”

“Oh, they have real names. UPS and FedEx are just two. There is also any number of intruders climbing our stairs.”

“What do we do?”

Lucy and Bailey

“We are in Luck. There is a FedEx across the street.”

“Should I hide.”

“No watch Lucy. Across the street is only a mid emergency. See how attentive she is. If this were an actual incursion, she would be whining.”

“What would you be doing?”

“Barking my butt off till Pops or Mama tell me it is okay.”

“I’m not sure I can bark.”

“It will come, sis. It will come. Lucy, I’ll go and report to Pops we have covered treat acquisition and watch dogging.”

 

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

84 thoughts on “Thursday – Anything Possible – Lucy and Bailey Give Dog Lessons”

  2. Some very useful skills being learnt there, John. When I asked Trevor why he always barks at the postwoman, he explained that it’s to make sure she doesn’t come in and kill us. As he pointed out, it seems to be working – no delivery person has harmed us after his barking!

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  3. The 2 most important lessons 🙂 haha enjoyed the conversation and pictures 👏 I’m sure Twiggy will bark very loud (loudest of them all?) if she’ll get the right cookies 🍪 no crumbs! 😂😬😉

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  9. These girls are so sweet, John. I’m glad they’re getting along so well.

    It’s a good thing Maddie isn’t teaching watch dogging. UPS on the street, anywhere within floppy ear shod, is reason enough to sound the alarm. Come to the door? You have to be crazy to try that.

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  14. This is serious training, John — treat acquisition made me laugh out loud. Oh-oh… I’d better watch out for the Giggle Wraiths. Thou shalt not laugh in Mordor.
    I remember my (late) Aspen teaching Crystal cat stuff. It was so obvious that he was teaching. Animals are amazing. Hugs.

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  17. Whatever you do, John, try to waylay Twiggy from finding her “barker” for as long as possible! I made the mistake of encouraging Baby Dallas to speak and he hasn’t shushed up yet!! Darling post, by the way.

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  23. Treat and intruders they started off with the important lessons. I love how they are taking such good care of their little sister:) Such a cute family.

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  24. This had to be one of my favorites yet! I love the Fed Ex monsters and watch dogging. The dialogue had be laughing out loud. Thanks for all the fun today—and great photos, too!

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  25. Would it be fair to say Lucy and Bailey are teaching Twiggy the finer points of dogging their mom for treats? As for FedEx and UPS coming up to the house, I’ll be they do it only on a double-dog dare.

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  35. John, I just love these posts. Your babies are so adorable and your words are perfectly suited to their actions and expression. I’ll bet that is just what goes on inside their heads! Bravo!

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