I suppose there is a lesson here. Something about judging books by covers or some such. However, that whole lesson learning thing is over rated. It is often more about how your perceived than how you perceive yourself. Whether we like it or not, our appearance affects how others treat us. I am not defending this view, just stating the obvious. People won’t know how nice you are until you are nice to them.
About a month after the shepherd-retriever mix I grew up with crossed the Bridge, I was walking in my neighborhood and saw a squirrel wandering around. Impulsively I looked up and said, “Jake! Squirrel!”
And damned if 30 seconds later, the squirrel didn’t jerk his head up, look behind him for a moment, and then make a beeline for the nearest tree.
All of ours barked when their was a reason, door bell, paper boy, FedEx and UPS (Alex, our big black Lab hated and I mean hated FedEx and UPS….he was however, fascinated with the garbage men and their truck. He watched in awe as that arm came and got his garbage can, dumped it and put it back. LOL They made the movie Marley 8 years too late as he was the original Marley (man did he destroy stuff in the begining). Our vet told us the first year with most Labs is a nightmare. Funny as our last furbaby, Buddy Max was a yellow Lab and he never destroyed a thing. Then again I was sick then and home with him most days.
BigDaveGlass about 6 years ago
Her non bark is no worse than her non bite, or something..
blunebottle about 6 years ago
Is this a pit bull?
Ida No about 6 years ago
Annie has it tough, making new friends. All she really wants is a hug. And a tummy rub.
Doctor Toon about 6 years ago
Our St Bernard really doesn’t bark much, and we are thankful for that because when she does she really BOOMS
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 6 years ago
Awwwwwwww!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 6 years ago
I suppose there is a lesson here. Something about judging books by covers or some such. However, that whole lesson learning thing is over rated. It is often more about how your perceived than how you perceive yourself. Whether we like it or not, our appearance affects how others treat us. I am not defending this view, just stating the obvious. People won’t know how nice you are until you are nice to them.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 6 years ago
Oh poor Annie! All she wants is a friend!
skipper1992 about 6 years ago
About a month after the shepherd-retriever mix I grew up with crossed the Bridge, I was walking in my neighborhood and saw a squirrel wandering around. Impulsively I looked up and said, “Jake! Squirrel!”
And damned if 30 seconds later, the squirrel didn’t jerk his head up, look behind him for a moment, and then make a beeline for the nearest tree.
whenlifewassimpler almost 4 years ago
All of ours barked when their was a reason, door bell, paper boy, FedEx and UPS (Alex, our big black Lab hated and I mean hated FedEx and UPS….he was however, fascinated with the garbage men and their truck. He watched in awe as that arm came and got his garbage can, dumped it and put it back. LOL They made the movie Marley 8 years too late as he was the original Marley (man did he destroy stuff in the begining). Our vet told us the first year with most Labs is a nightmare. Funny as our last furbaby, Buddy Max was a yellow Lab and he never destroyed a thing. Then again I was sick then and home with him most days.