If I slap my leg like that with my left hand, my smart watch thinks I’ve taken a hard fall and threatens to call 911. I only have a few seconds to cancel that action. (After the second time that happened, I deactivated that app.)
Many years ago, we knew a couple with a deaf dog. He was well trained and obedient to visual commands. The problem was getting his attention when he didn’t want to “listen.”
I had a Westie named Buster named after Edith Ann’s Buster. He was a good boy. Half blind and half deaf at the end, and sad as the kids had grown up and moved away.
One of my best canine companions, who was with me for over 10 years, was very large purebred American Pit Bull Terrier who had been born deaf. I rescued him from some idiots who refused to believe the breeder when she advised them that the dog was probably hearing impaired.
Aside from his thinking that he was a 90 lb. lapdog, my dog buddy was a joy to be with and easily trained to hand commands and signals. He was great with other people, especially kids and little babies – other dogs not-so-much!
sirbadger 6 months ago
If you let it sleep, it might wake up refreshed and energetic. You could also sing Day-O like you did yesterday.
Ratkin Premium Member 6 months ago
He obeyed. You need to reward him with some petting.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 6 months ago
Never had a leg fall asleep except when I got stung by scorpions, twice!
enigmamz 6 months ago
He’s a good doggie!
Lucy Rudy 6 months ago
Me, too!
iggyman 6 months ago
So nice she adopted a special needs dog!
eced52 6 months ago
When I slap my leg like that my dog runs away, thinking he is about to get punished.
jewlie 6 months ago
You could teach sign language to a cat. They always appreciate having a new language to ignore.
Troglodyte 6 months ago
Wonder what Earl thinks about all this thigh-slapping? And where in the world is Roscoe?!
phritzg Premium Member 6 months ago
If I slap my leg like that with my left hand, my smart watch thinks I’ve taken a hard fall and threatens to call 911. I only have a few seconds to cancel that action. (After the second time that happened, I deactivated that app.)
tremaine53 6 months ago
And when EARL slaps your leg like that, it means… Never mind!
jagedlo 6 months ago
OK, but make sure not to hit yourself so hard that you bruise your leg…
Cactus-Pete 6 months ago
Huh? Slapping nerve endings that are reactivating will just make it feel worse.
ThreeDogDad Premium Member 6 months ago
When I slap my leg like that, I’m checking to see if I have my cell phone and my wallet.
allangary 6 months ago
Many years ago, we knew a couple with a deaf dog. He was well trained and obedient to visual commands. The problem was getting his attention when he didn’t want to “listen.”
JudithStocker Premium Member 6 months ago
That would happen to Opal when she has Muffin on her lap. So hard to resist getting up when you have a cozy, furry kitty on your lap.
ANIMAL 6 months ago
Might be time to call the Dr.????
wirepunchr 6 months ago
Does she use the same action when Earl is asleep?
rhpii 6 months ago
I had a Westie named Buster named after Edith Ann’s Buster. He was a good boy. Half blind and half deaf at the end, and sad as the kids had grown up and moved away.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 6 months ago
And sometimes it wakes Earl up………
Snuffles [Previously Helikitty] 6 months ago
We need more Buster.
BJP 6 months ago
I wonder why Opal changed her clothes while her friend is still there.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 6 months ago
The dog will come and wake it up.
Mike Baldwin creator 6 months ago
Dogs love slapstick.
cactusbob333 6 months ago
When my leg falls asleep, I fall over. When my @ss falls asleep, it snores.
Linguist 6 months ago
One of my best canine companions, who was with me for over 10 years, was very large purebred American Pit Bull Terrier who had been born deaf. I rescued him from some idiots who refused to believe the breeder when she advised them that the dog was probably hearing impaired.
Aside from his thinking that he was a 90 lb. lapdog, my dog buddy was a joy to be with and easily trained to hand commands and signals. He was great with other people, especially kids and little babies – other dogs not-so-much!
FassEddie 6 months ago
You sure that’s not a tumbleweed?
Zebrastripes 6 months ago
Lol! Of course it is Opal
zeexenon 6 months ago
It’s just out of circulation for forever.
PaulGoes 6 months ago
If he isn’t watching, how will he know she is slapping her leg?
feefers_ 6 months ago
Buster is a darling. Our collie cross Barney was blind for the last 6 years of his life. He managed brilliantly unless we moved the furniture
markkahler52 6 months ago
Opal, now, c’mon… It’s a TASER you need….