I like to keep a look-out for Gail, although, unlike my next door neighbour Ruby Briard, I do this quietly. (What's with the constant barking anyway Roobs?)
This way I am ready to spring into action the second Gail crosses the threshold, with tail revved up to maximum wagging velocity and amplitude.
If the thought ever crosses my mind that she is anything other than total perfection incarnate, I keep it to myself.
Unless, that is, she has been been gone a long time out on her bicycle.
In which case she deserves the cold shoulder, and this behaviour on my part should not be considered a breach of contract.
Right?
I dunno, I probably couldn't resist jumpin all over my momma even if she had abandoned me for a bicycle. I get eggcited to see her when she comes back from da bathroom.
ReplyDeleteRight! There are times when the peeps need to be taken down a peg....and cycling WITHOUT the loyal friend is just such a time.
ReplyDeleteWe often don't even open an eye when SHE comes in after abandoning us.
Right, right and RIGHT! Who does she think she is? Hasn't she got a basket on her bike for you. It's not as if you're a Great Dane or something!
ReplyDeleteGail says: At 43cm (17") shoulder height, Bertie might be considered the Great Dane of the wire fox terrier world!
DeleteBertie - A cold sausage might smooth things over !
ReplyDeleteI don't finks I can resist the 'going mad' when the peeps come home....although I do it quietly, no barking, I have the overwhelming urge to run up and down the stairs in excitement.....no, I don't understand it either!
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteBertie, this shows that you are a thinking and caring dog and have an opinion to be made - a bit of 'cold shoulder' might actually be the tasty treat with which Gail could reassert her image in your eyes... Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Excellent thinking YAM-AUNTY!
DeleteOh Bertie you pups are so O B V I O U S with your devotion (which I admire). I'd love to see your WFT tail in action. We felines just can't be bothered with all that. About once a month I might just happen to be passing by the door when the peeps return. I might give them a slight nod but that is it. My philosophy is keep'em guessing.
ReplyDeleteMom did tell my Toto the mighty mini Dachshund was an expert at the wiggles and the shakes when they returned home.
Hugs Madi your bfff
AMEN brother Bertie!
ReplyDeleteWE do our best to make our peeps BELIEVE that they are Fangtastic... butt in truth.. they are a Work in Pawgress... Just sayin.
ReplyDeleteBOW WOW, there's never a dull around with Bertie!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds totally reasonable to me!
ReplyDeleteI TRY to keep a watch out for Momma, but we're back in our crates in the bedroom during the day, so it's ruff. But we SPRING into action as soon as she comes in!
Perfectly correct and I love the picture
ReplyDeleteAt times you must give her the cold shoulder too
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
Totally agreed!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
they can be gone 5 minutes and we act like its been 5 yrs
ReplyDeletehugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & mabel
Love the photo Bertie, and the sentiment. Horatio clearly didn't sign that contract.... Harris signed it twice!
ReplyDeleteBertie you are watching come and watching them go! But when they come home it is so much more exciting
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
I think Ludo would say totally right. Sometimes when Mum came home from lunch he wouldn't even get off the sofa to greet her. I always make sure I give my very best effort though.
ReplyDelete-Wiggles, Arran.
P.s. We wanted to say thank you again for being a good friend to Ludo.
How interesting "messages"! OK, the thing is it appears Gail needs some more training. You obviously are doing your part and then some! BTW, we recently saw a show that indicated the reason people thing a dog can tell time is actually the dog noticing that the longer the human is gone the less they (the dog) can smell their scent in the room. Dogs get used to the idea that once a human scent drops to a certain level that is when they typically return. Interesting, eh?
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
BERTIE WE LOVED SEEING YOU AND GAIL AT THE DOODZ SWIMMING EVENT!!
ReplyDeleteI BET YOUR STRONG WFT TAIL MAKES A GOOD RUDDER
Hugs madi your bfff