The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Ruby has a training session this evening, so I needed to make up some bribery... sorry .... treats for her. I got a couple of those disgusting frankfurters that she loves out of the freezer and put them in a bowl, on the back of a kitchen work surface to defrost. Out of reach of the scabbing hound - or so I thought. At lunchtime, I went to dice them up into tiny pieces with some cheese, and they'd gone. After frantic hunting around the kitchen, I can only assume that the thieving lurcher has had them , although she assures me that it wasn't her but the 'norty fairies' who did it. More are now shut in the microwave, defrosting. Lesson learned! Obviously the same 'norty fairies' as those who steal tissues out of my pockets and eat any clothing that's left on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I bet she had those huge soulful "who? me?" eyes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Of course, name me a lurcher who doesn't! A friend just pointed out that it's very kind of me to offer self service dinners She's already mastered the kitchen bin, so it's only a matter of time before she learns how to use the microwave and cooks the blasted things herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 You could make a fortune there Claret - hire her out as the first dog chef, she could even have her own tv show with you translating. £££££££££££££££s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I somehow doubt it - all she's good at is eating the stuff! I just hope that it stops raining for the training tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Snort! I love you Ruby because you make me realise it is not just Maisy Lurcher who is naughty and steals the fish and chips, cat food and climbs on windowsills to catch flies!! Hope you are a good girl at your training tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's what lurchers exist for Nutmeg.. they steal, and covet anything that belongs to someone else Makes life interesting! Ruby sends licks and snortles to Maisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 bad girl Luckily our dog is too little for such antics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 being little means nothing in our house, Suze the flooze is a terrir and steals, food tissues, clothes, including bras so I understand complately Clare now if she had longer legs my work surfaces would never be safe I can assure you... mind you she's very bouncy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 my staffie chunk has a partner in crime in my three year daughter izzy. several times i have been woken in the early hour by noises coming from down stairs only to find izzy and chunk sharing a chunk of cheese or a pack of ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 my staffie chunk has a partner in crime in my three year daughter izzy. several times i have been woken in the early hour by noises coming from down stairs only to find izzy and chunk sharing a chunk of cheese or a pack of ham. I know thats naughty but how cute is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 That is so sweet! I used to find pieces of fish saved from the fish and chips, hidden in little dishes in the fridge - but that was OH saving them for the cat, not the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've had to move the 'chicken bowl' out to the utility room as Ruby was scavenging in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Lurcher through and through! A friend has two and can't leave anything edible - or many things non-edible - unattended unless behind a locked door. They seem to be able to open any handly known to man, but haven't developed opposable thumbs yet so can't turn keys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I wouldn't bank on it Helen - that'll be on the next upgrade! She has perfected the art of snuggling up to me while stealing tissues from my pocket! Methinks I might be able to teach her to steal £50 notes We had a great training session on Friday - in a barn with the wind and rain rattling down outside. I have been trying for ages to control a couple of her naughtier habits, but her saluki blood has always won over. Our brilliant trainer, Julie, came up with a collar, which has a remote control and puffs compressed air in her face when she isn't obeying the 'leave it!' command. I needed training in using it and she needed some help with the commands too, but it works a dream and I have it on rent from Julie. So far I have managed to make her stop scabbing food/poo while we're out, chasing the cats (chickens next) and stealing other dogs' balls. She now (mostly) obeys the command on it's own, which is the eventual aim. She is by far the hardest to train of any dog; great fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayo Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hi Guys, Didn't have the guts to comment on the subject of buying a Newfoundland in a nearby post. Could just imagine the reaction !! Just need, among empathiers, to say that the last thirty years of my life have been totally blessed by the companionship of lurchers of one sort or another. (OK, we won't mention the Pekingese crufts champion's offspring who turned out to be our farms No. 1 ratter !! Genetics v. Nurture proof positive !!) Any ideas about how we can persuade prospective owners to completely forget the idea of any pedigree animal and go for the incomparable mongrel. Maybe the thought of saving a squillion pounds in purchase cost and vet's fees might help ?? Best regards to all. Max. (Incidentally, the small 'c' in crufts is intentional !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
