Pickles by Brian Crane for January 07, 2025

Roscoe played him well!

Roscoe for the Win! He looks so happy in the last fram!

You can’t reward this behavior, or you’ll be in their paws forever after.

That’s why I never give my cat treats when she follows me into the kitchen, because she knows the treats are there, and sits, staring, anticipating, while I eat.

If I do that, she’ll expect it every time, so I turn my heart into cold, hard stone.

I give her treats 5 minutes later, when she can’t associate one thing with the other any more.

Game, set and match: Roscoe.

Wasn’t Earl trying the same stunt yesterday, but for a cookie?

Roscoe is smarter than both of them.

My dog likes to take over the recliner if I get up, and has a pitiful expression pn his face when I come back and move him!, Then he gives me cuddles anyway!

Sometimes I just want to throttle Earl.

“Good dog.” … … “Good Earl.”

((“Oh, please … if I wanted corn chips, there are plenty dropped on the floor, and around the edges of the cushions!”))

The chair is much better than an unhealthy chip, Roscoe!

Roscoe is just precious today : )

WELL played

He won’t bite the hand that fees him, so I suggest you give him the corn chip.

The chair is the lead character in this strip.

My dog always gets the last bite unless it’s something he can’t have, like chocolate.

Interesting philosophy Earl, considering that Opal doesn’t reward bad husband behavior.

Roscoe REWLS. Best character in the strip. It’s not even close!

……“And I’m always happy to clean up his crumbs.”

I wonder if it is Roscoe week? If so, good deal!

Silly Earl! You gave Roscoe exactly what e wanted!

And we think we know what their thinking.

OK, but I’d let it air out a while.

One smart dog.

Pets and grandchildren are meant to be spoiled.

They always remember!

Heh, heh. Doggie outsmarting hoomin. I likes this cartoon.

Clever subterfuge on the part of the dog.

This was never a problem for us, for we trained our dogs to never be allowed on the furniture or in the kitchen. Momma was adamant about that.

Yes!! Way to go Roscoe!!

La-Z-Dog

Outthunk once again by a superior intellect.

Good reverse psychology …… Roscoe …… got what you wanted and Earl doesn’t even realize it ….. :)

nacho cheese flavor in the red bag is better