I love the little eccentric things my dogs do that make them unique. I am reminded on a daily basis of the unfettered joy and zest for life that dogs have. It is a lesson we can all take from dogs, just to enjoy the simple things in life.
Take Delilah for example, every morning she lies on my bed waiting for me to finish getting ready for work so I can feed them. She waits very patiently, up to a point. Then she deems I have spent enough time on myself and it is now time for her. She pushes the bathroom door open, comes up behind me and sticks her head between my legs. I reach down and pet her, rub her ears and quietly speak to her. Then she slowly navigates her body all the way through, tail wagging happily. It is as though she likes the closeness and security of something holding her on either side of her body. Then she goes back into the bedroom to wait until I am done.
Sampson on the other hand normally lies in bed until I have completely finished my morning ritual. It is then my responsibility to rub his ears and sing his morning song to him. Once I stop rubbing, he rolls onto his back with all four paws in the air and I rub his belly. Then, and only then will he get up. If I rub his ears too long (in her opinion) Delilah will begin barking at me, this is her way of saying, “Enough about him, it is time for MY breakfast!”
This morning I was ready for work BEFORE 7:00 am. These occurrences are few and far between and really throw the dogs off. Since I am out of the bedroom, they are certain it is time for breakfast. When I started doing other chores, they were a little puzzled.
Delilah followed me everywhere I went, right on my heals barking at me. Sampson apparently recognizing Delilah’s method wasn’t working, picked up a ball and threw it at me.
I picked it up and threw it back. Sampson grabbed the ball, blew past me into the bedroom and laid on the bed as if to say, “If I’m cute enough, will you feed me?”
Nautica stays in bed until she hears the kibble hit the bowl..after which its everyone for themselves
Smart girl!
I came over via Rescued Insanity’s site. Your two sound like quite the characters. Very cute picture of Sampson. Sophie does not get off the couch until I pull her food out of the fridge. Then she gives a big stretch and runs over to say good morning. She eats, goes outside to potty and then promptly returns to the couch. I so want her life LOL.
Patty,
Sophie sounds like a smart girl too!
My dogs do the same. Once they eat they are ready for bed. I can’t tell you how many weekend mornings I am awakened only to have them sleeping within minutes of getting fed.
Thanks for popping over!