My time with the two Airedales was up. It was time for goodbyes. Both Guinness and Zinc have been delightful to take care of.
Whoever said that dogs don't have a sixth sense haven't met these two! First I needed to wash the kitchen floor before leaving. Both dogs wanted to help, big time! As I scrubbed, they came behind me, licking the floor! NO!! I incorporated the "Dog Whisperer" idea of sending a picture of what I wanted them to do. I wanted them to go into the living room! Bingo! It worked!
I did have a difficult time getting out of the house, or should I say off the property! (Wish I had a picture of this one!) As I went to leave, both Guinness and Zinc rushed past me and stood by my car. Thinking I'd put my purse in the car and walk them back to the house, I opened the driver side door. In went Guinness! As I told him "No"- he decided that maybe the back seat would be acceptable! So back he went! I've been in and out of this house numerous times! This was a first for us! How did they know I was leaving for the last time? Just as I finally got Guinness out, Zinc jumped in! (Groan!)
Finally the word "treat" got them both into the house again. I pictured them standing on the "inside" of the door, gave them a treat and one last pat, and closed the door. It worked! (I really wasn't sure I'd be leaving without stowaways!)
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| Guinness |
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| Zinc |
Goodbye to Guinness and Zinc! Thanks for the memories!
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