“Tempest, come here.”
“What’s the problem?”
“That deer came right up to the window.”
“Well, it is telling mom to get the carrots.”
“I’d say that’s a little pushy, wouldn’t you?”
“You know how it is when handouts are free. They are expected.”
“I suppose. It just took me by surprise.”
“I can understand that.”
“You know I almost feel that a good bark to St. Louis might be a good lesson.”
“I think Mom might have something to say about that.”
“Yeah, she does love to see the deer come around.”
“We could pretend that the FedEx guy just arrived.”
“That’s a pretty good thought.”
“Come on, let’s go to the door. We can bark them through it.”
“Are you going to come over here and help?”
“I think we need to change strategy. Mom’s out there with the deer.”
“I think barking Mom to St Louis would be a big mistake.”
“You can say that again.”
“So, we’ll just have to wait for another opportunity.”
“I could almost taste the victory.”
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What a lovely little deer, and your girls strategy and logic is comic! Much love to you all, dear John. Xxxxx ❤️😘
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Thank you, Jane. Much love back to you and Tim. ❤️
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I’m afraid Dot & Lia would be barking like mad if a deer entered our yard or even came near it!! Twiggy and Tempeste have shown incredible restraint.
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They do like to watch the deer. The only time they get riled up is when the deer get close to the window. Thanks, Darlene
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How lovely to have such amazing visitors and for all their talk I think the girls know how special it is to their mum… great photos as always John.. hugsx
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Thank you, Sally. It is so much fun seeing the little ones romp in the yard.😀
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Cute story.
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Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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Exciting times for the duo 🙂
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They have exciting times every day. 🤣
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Love the dog’s eye view of what not to bark. And dog logic…
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There is dog math, too. Thanks, Pat
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Clearly, the girls have learned the old, important lesson: choose your battles carefully!
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That they have. Of course, applying those learnings has wiggle room.
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Cute visitor. What’s the ramp for? Is it a ramp?
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The ramp is to keep Twiggy and Tempeste from jumping off the back of the couch. Jumping off the back of the couch is dangerous to Frenchies.
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Gravity is not their friend.
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Definitely not. Their short legs and big bodies are not built for hitting the floor with any height.
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Oh, the temptation is so strong. But Mom might not appreciate it. Still, that is one pushy deer. 😁
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She is very pushy. She has been that way since she was a fawn. Thanks, Jan.
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Mum is definitely “the optimum word” whenever Mom is on the scene🐳
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The final word, too. Thanks, James. 😊
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How wonderful to see the deer. Love the girls’ response.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it Esther. 😊
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I’m glad you posted the pretty girls and deer, John. That they restrained from barking the deer away and Mom got to feed it is really nice.
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Mom tends to stifle the barking instinct. Thanks, Tim.
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😊
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John,
I do like the custom furniture you have for your pups. Four stairs to the viewing window and a ramp to somewhere. You sure make it easy for them to get onto things and look out the windows. When we had a small dog it had to figure it out-usually meant jumping. We never considered ramps and steps. Well done !!
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Those steps and ramps are for their protection. They would jump, dive, or otherwise risk injury to their ligaments and bones if we didn’t have that stuff in place. Thanks, Tom.
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Just curious. Do they ever just jump or dive off the furniture ?
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Tempeste does. Twggy is too smart.
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John, if Twiggy and Tempeste can actually ward off deer then they’re welcome to come here for summer camp to help our hydrangeas survive the onslaught of those ‘cute’ night feeders that think we operate a salad bar.
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Then send the girls to my house to keep the deer from eating my hostas!!
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You’d think that there was an ‘all U can eat salad bar’ sign in our front yards 🥴😂
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Ha ha ha. We have nothing planted in the front that the deer like. They enjoy the carrots served twice a day.
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‘Pavlov’s dog’ exhibit 1: a sqeakey door draws them automatically
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😊
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I think you’re right!
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Sadly, the deer simply look at the two of them and stomp their hooves
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Ah, members of the DWA Club. (Deer With Attitude). When we catch them, they just look at us and say, Yeah, so, you wanna make sumpin of it?
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Ha ha ha . Ours do the same.
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Well, I’m sure they would love it there. The deer pay little attention to Twiggy and Tempeste but do stomp their hooves at them.
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My wife does the same to me when I bark at her.
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My daughter just moved and showed me photos. She has Frenchies and now they have a window perch and deer in the yard.
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Aw. Sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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Well, darn! I was all excited about the bark to St Louis. We’ll just have to wait, girls. And I sure don’t wait well…
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I get it. We don’t wait well either. 🤣
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I’m surprised that Twiggy didn’t immediately start barking at the deer!
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She did before I came with the camera. Notice the deer wasn’t fazed.
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Ah, now that makes more sense! No, the deer wasn’t a bit fazed.
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Nailed it with the ending. lol
I’m amazed the deer found its way past the fence. Must be very determined.
Thanks for the smiles, John. Belly rubs for the girls.
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The fence is in the back. This window overlooks the driveway, which is the carrot mess hall. Thanks, Staci
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I can’t believe how many ramps and stairs you have for those pups.
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I know, right? Each serves a purpose and helps prevent back and leg problems.
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Have they been outside when the deer visits? Bet there would be barking then!
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Hadn’t factored that in.
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The pictures are amazing. Nature’s consummate stand-off. That deer sighting might push Puma and Panther right off the map. Oh deer! 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Sometimes they just sit and stare. Other times, a bark or two. The deer totally ignore them. We did see a fawn stomp her hoof at them yesterday.
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I’d be mesmerized too. Bambi in your backyard is a big deal. 🙂
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So true. 😄
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Boy, Mom really holds sway with the girls! Barking her to St. Louis is a baaad idea!
I wondered what Puma and Panther would do if confronted by a deer. To be seen…
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There might have to be a story built like that. Thanks, Noelle.
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So we can get a story starring the girls? With a deer? And Mom?
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No Mom. The Producer wants to remain anonymous
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Okay. Maybe the girls will want non-disclosure clauses, too! 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Maybe.
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I love how Twiggy and Tempeste talk themselves out of big mistakes 😉😆
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They are pretty good at that. Thanks, Marie.
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How wonderful they managed to talk themselves into restraining from barking the poor little deer to St. Louis. Plus, proof positive that Mom’s the boss!
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Yes, indeed. Thanks, Dale.
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Always a pleasure!
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ROFL!! Very wise of them to wait for another opportunity. 🥕
Do they get carrot treats as well? Diva Dog loved carrots.
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Tempeste loves carrots. Twiggy couldn’t care less.
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😊 Different strokes for different dogs too it is.
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Yup
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Good decision by the girls not to bark mom out of the district. The deer is cute. If we had them, my wife would be feeding them.
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Well, that’s what is going on here.
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deer me, young ladies, you are so cute! xx
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Thank you, Miss Annette.
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The girls know their mom business. To paraphrase the late great Kenny Rogers, ya gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to scold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run . . .
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They sure do. Thanks, Pilgrim
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LOL
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Oh deer, what an encounter but they handled that pretty well. We put out water for the animals we have (rabbits, squirrels, strays, and coyotes). We change it every day, or twice a day, so it does not become a mosquito breeding ground.
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We do the same on the water.
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Do the dogs typically bark at the deer? We are near a forest in an open area, so deer often walk through our backyard.
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They only bark when the deer knock on the window. Thanks, Pete.
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Whoa…they sure are bold, aren’t they? Yeah, best to wait until next time guys before starting the barking charms.
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Barking Mom to St Louis would not have been a good plan. Girls, there will be other opportunities!
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