O.k.... You all know that I have a little Pembroke Welsh Corgi Princess named 
Morgan who is the light of my life. I love ALL of my furkids, but Morgan is the baby of the family and as such is also very spoiled. However, being brought up in a family with both 'parents' being in the 'business' of handling animals, she is really very well mannered. I bring this up because often she has been taught to do certain things for different reasons that maybe your average family pet would not have been taught...
Now, with the above paragraph in mind, let me set the scenario where I think I may be unintentionally setting up my neighbor's child for future visits to the child psychologist <g>
When you Housebreak a dog, it is very important that after they 'do their duty' that you continue your walk for a while. This way the dog doesn't get the idea that the moment they 'go potty' they will be taken back in the house. If they get the idea that going potty equals back into the house and the end of their walk, they will take forever to find the 'perfect' place to go... thus prolonging their walk! BUT, as winter came on and it got colder (and often snowing or raining) I didn't want to spend a lot of time outside after dark waiting for Morgan to go potty, so I started working on a new behavior. I took some treats that I knew Morgan loved out with me (She LOVES the yogurt treats), and when she would start to get set to go I would say "Do IT" in a firm voice and as soon as she pottied give her the treat. Well, before long when I would tell her "Morgan, Do It!" She would quickly do her business and I could get back onto the warm train <g>.
Flash forward to the present and me going back to work. When I wasn't working we would have a nice long morning walk... Now, I need Morgan to do her thing and get back in the house so I can go to work, and we have moved our long walk to the evening after I get home from work.
So, I am standing on the back side of our apartment building.. little 'poopie bag' in hand and admonishing.
"Morgan, Do It"
and
"Hurry up Morgan, Just Do It"
and
"Do it NOW, Morgan"
When it occurs to me that the people who live next door to us have a little girl just about a year old... who is really cute and adorable...and...
Named Morgan! Poorthing... I hope they aren't working on potty training yet... ...... .....
31 comments:
You and my sister-in-law would get along great! She trains dogs and does agility stuff and all that jazz!
Oh, hopefully not. That was a cute story! I always wonder what the effects of having a child find out they share a name with a cute, furry animal will be. Hmmmm.....
Tammy
HAHAHAH! How cute. (and I have known plenty o dogs wih my name.. whaen I was called Susie) ~Sooz
Good story! LOL when I read it. I wonder if you could help the neighbors toilet train their daughter!
This entry is funny! Yeah, you know what they say about kids with bad potty training experience. You might have to save up some money for that child's future visits to a shrink...
oh man, you just make me giggle!
LOL! Good advice about housebreaking a pet. Thanks for stopping by my journal. Your negotiating advice gives me hope that the breeder will come down on her price of the Yorkie!
great advice! we got our bulldog puppy at 6months, and he was "used' to having someone go outside with him during potty time, and that spoiled little mutt won't go to the bathroom unless I"m there next to him encouraging him! LOL...the things we do for our pups! cute photo too
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Unfortunately, we been pet free for almost two years and man I miss my dog...looking at your cutie makes me want to run to the nearest pound...actually though wouldn't it be neat to have those little flying dragons? Shame its sci-fi....sigh.....Sandi
LOL! Morgan is a beautiful dog...Great story!
FUNNY!! We pet parents must share good tips like that! Russ
I never knew that, about not taking the pet back into the house as soon as they do it. So THAT'S why they take so long!
Great entry! And Funny! Thanks for sharing it.
Sam
Hysterical! :)
Hehehehe ! Poor Morgan. How sweet is that picture with the toys? Bet she was a good dog THAT day! Lakrids' pottie command is "Lakrids, be quick." She never is, though. I believe she asks each blade of grass for its permission to poop there, and she cannot do it until one finally says, "well, ok but only if your mom promises to pick it up as soon as you are done."
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Now, I must tell you that I didn't fall in love with corgi's until my Arizona neighbor got one. I have fallen "in love" with Suzzy." OMG she is so sweet and Luke, The Wonder Dog, is so jealous. He would go over and pee on her fence, thinking I wouldn't stop by and say Hello. I am NUTZ over the furry friends.<<<<sigh>>>> Anne (Saturday's Child)
OMG, that is too funny.
Ana ((0.~))
This is a great journal. I actually peeked in here yesterday and didn't say a word. I love the picture too.
Your Neighborhood Friend,
Sue
i want a dog so bad....but my mom isnt willing to pay all that money like 1500 and all of that.~cherry
Hahahaha! How funny! Poor girl!
Ari
your dog is adorable! thanks for checking out my journal- I'm def adding you to my alert list also, I'll be back soon <3 Mandi
ROFLMO
Actually, babies in China are not diapered. They hold them over the pot and make some kind of clucking noise and the babies pee. My sister in law was amazed when she went there to adopt her daughter. It is a very similar thing, I think.
We recently found out that a little boy on the next street was named Atticus, our male greyhound's name. Since they had petted him frequently, I think that they named him after the dog.
That picture is just too cute!
Gabreael
Too funny...ADORABLE photo!
oh! This cracked me up!!!!!! Great entry, I love to come by to see what you will share. judi
This entry caught my eye and stole my heart. How funny! Poor child, Morgan... I swear, my purpose in life is to serve my two papillon companions (said with poopie-baggies in hand, and in every pocket). I enjoyed the read and the smile it gave me,
Best,
Judith
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This is so funny! What a great entry. I have lots of dogs, so can understand totally. And to find out your neighbor has a 1 yr old with the same name, and that they might even overhear you out there with your Morgan... TOO FUNNY! Thanks.
This was really sad :..( it touched me
After seeing the comment below, I tried to e-mail aquateendevon, but apparently that is either an AIM name, or this was a drive-by because it says no valid member when I tried to e-mail.. Anyway, just in case this is REALY a person and they come back by... Here is the e-mail I tried to send:
Hi,
Thanks for your comment in my Journal... But, I don't quite understand what you found sad about it?? See, my neighbor's daughter is named Morgan, but she isn't REALY upset or confused when I talk to Morgan, my dog... It was satire... you know, take a circumstance in real life and see a funny side to it... I'm sorry if you misunderstood.. really, I promise, neither child nor dog is upset!
This made me totally laugh out loud!!! I am new to your journal. Just found the link today on LifeN Stuff. Have enjoyed everything so far.
Celeste
Very Funny!
So that's why my dog takes so long going potty.....I'll try that. Your picture is sooo cute, it reminds me of my female Chihuahua.
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