Working It

For those of you that require pictures...

We don't need no stinkin' dog toys

Notice how the male of the species exhibits superior intelligence by holding the peanut butter jar

Yeah, we Hamiltons love our penaut butter. For anyone that is going to ask the questions, yes, he did indeed clean out the jar and yes his mom does think he's the smartest dog ever.

Comments

• Anonymous
  July 25, 2006
  Thanks Heather! This should keep me preoccupied.
• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
  As a concerned mother of the male of the species, you leave me wondering about the after effects of such an endeavor.  Without getting graphic, how many 'walks' does one have to take (or not take) after consuming so much PB?  Finn gets a little in his Kong toy every other day, but I would fear letting him go after the entire container.
  
• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
  What kind of dog is he?
• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
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• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
  Cute Heather, although I might have to argue the "smartest dog ever" comment. :-P
  
  By the way, regarding your comment "...but aggressive toward other dogs."  It's a great thing that you recognize this. There are so many clueless dog owners out there that know nothing about their dog's personality which leads to trouble at the vets office, in the park and basically anywhere out in public.
  
  My dobie was attacked by a German Shepherd when he was only 4 months old because the shepherd's owner didn't have a clue her dog was agressive. She was walking it into the vets office and he got away from her in the parking lot, attacked my dog and then she had the gall to stand there laughing about how they were 'playing.' My dobie was screaming and trying to get away from the other dog by running under our truck. Our dog even needed stiches and the lady never apologized!
  
  Hmm, I guess I still feel strongly about that scene...8 years later. :) Anyway, I'm always glad to see/read about a conscientious dog owner.
• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
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• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
  That's my point...you took the time to get to know your dog and his limitations. Good for you!
  
  And good for your dad (re: sending the vet bill)!
  
  By the way, dogs are very prominent in my family which is why I have strong opinions about the subject. My dad & step-mom have been breeding & showing labradors for about 15 years while my sister-in-law has been breeding & showing dobermans for almost 20! My sister-in-law has also been an obedience trainer (all breeds) for about 15 years AND she has been a vet technician at a clinic in Lake Stevens for 22 years. Needless to say, we're all pretty dog friendly. :)
• Anonymous
  July 26, 2006
  tod-I love hearing about dog friendly folks. We are big on dogs as well, but more in the direction of the Humane Society. My dad and step-mom have two dogs (and had 2 before that), all from the Human Society and there's a kennel in honor of one of their deceased dogs at the Tacoma chapter. I didn't even consider buying a dog, knowing that some needed homes and I could rescue one. I keep reminding Jonas that he was a bargain.
• Anonymous
  July 27, 2006
  After reading the posts, I admire your commitment to rescue HH.  We all have our convictions and yours is admirable.  I have been socializing the heck out of Finn so that I don't run into the aggression thing as he gets older :-).
  
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• Anonymous
  July 27, 2006
  Patblue- part of it is recure, part is a love of mutts. The fact that it's cheap is just an extra benefit ; )
  
  I'm sure the little Finnster is going to be fine. The fact that you are even thinking about socializing bodes well.
• Anonymous
  July 27, 2006
  Looks like Jonas could use a little doggie pedicure. :)
  
  Socializing a dog is key, and best to start at an early age. i started puppy kindergarten with my black lab at 10 weeks, and to this day 10 years later she is incredibly social. Makes life easier.
• Anonymous
  July 27, 2006
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• Anonymous
  July 28, 2006
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• Anonymous
  July 28, 2006
  Wine-Oh, If someone were talling me to sit, I'd demand a treat too. Luckily, Jonas does not beg for food. He'll make eye contact but no nudging or noise.
  
  Jonas won't let me clip his nails. So it's an added benefvit of traveling to have the groomer do it. It's so awesome to pick him up because he's fluffy and sweet smelling and soooo excited to see me.
• Anonymous
  July 28, 2006
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  August 07, 2006
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