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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Shock
My human and I have been struggling a bit lately. You see every time I want to do something, I do it. She can't stop me. Let's face it, I'm stronger and she's crippled. I'll win in any physical contest and since I know I can't win a contest of wills I have resorted to using my physical advantage to getting what I want.
When someone comes to the door, she tells me to go outside. I do this. As soon as that person steps into the house I want to run over and greet them. Maybe get a little petting in the process. I know I'm supposed to wait for permission to come in but when I realized my human couldn't actually stop me from coming in I started coming in on my own accord. Often this meant nearly knocking my human over in the process. It's not that I wanted to hurt her. I just can't always control my excitement.
When we are out in public I know that if I lean way out or run ahead of my human I can usually find someone willing to break the rules and pet me. Naturally since these other humans are willing to break the rules so easily I figure I can too. So while in the store I'll often lean out or approach people we come across even if this means I pull my human off balance when she's walking. The best part is, even when she yells at these other humans they just keep petting me! I love being so irresistibly cute.
After months of this and these behaviors, according to my human, getting worse no matter what she did, she finally gave up and bought a shock collar for me. We are kind of at odds on this issue and I know she doesn't like to use it. I'm not thrilled about being shocked and she hates to cause me pain. In fact she even shocked herself with the collar when it first came just to make sure it wasn't too painful.
As much as she doesn't like to use it, the collar has swung the balance of power back in her favor and after a few jolts I won't dare enter the house without permission when company arrives. We haven't tried out in public yet. I think she's waiting for the weather to improve before venturing out but I'd be willing to bet that my days of soliciting for affection are nearly to an end.
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Comments: 8
Oh, u poor thing!
Although, when you go running by ur mom ur should run AROUND her as to make sure you don't knock her over...still breaking the rules, but making sure ur not doing any physical damage. ;-)
I bet there will be even MORE remarks made by the naive with the shock collar in use.
So people continue to pet ya after mom asks them to stop? More specifics on this story please.
Sandi, you should know the rules by now.. You have been trained by the best and they reley on you maintain the skills... a shock collar may be the best thing in short term use..
Remember it is not nice to run over the one who feeds you and gives you treats..:)
I agree with Carol. Geez Sandi! You have been expertly trained since you were little and it seems that nothing has taken hold! Go Myra for getting some much needed leverage!
Hmm... that's a good idea. But perhaps you'll need to buy shock collars for all those people who can't read the "don't pet" sign. And/or put up a sign on Sandi saying that she will be shocked if YOU pet her. :D With dramatic music. Bomp bomp bamp!
Ha Ha! I like #4's idea about the sign! That's genious! My should do that and then you can blog about people's reactions Sandi!
So how many settings are on this thing? What setting does the momma use?
Do I know Poison Ivy? (Karen and a baby?)
Yeah, you know of me. I do not want to use my real name on the internet but I'm a good friend of the family's. :) (Ask Carol if you need to.)
Thanks Poison Ivy! My texted me earlier today and told me. :)
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