It isn’t the sound that they hate. They believe that the vacuum is going to suck them up. I have one like Poncho that attacks when he sees it, even before it is turned on.
My first beagle used to bite the vacuum when it was in use. I really miss her. The current one just patiently moves around to avoid getting too close, very politely. The second one would jump up on furniture and just stay ahead of “trouble.”
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
“what’s your point,” Poncho asks Carmen
catmom1360 almost 3 years ago
I laughed out loud at this one.
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
Good one Carmen! Insightful and surprisingly calm!
juicebruce almost 3 years ago
Well Carmen now you can buy the new and improved vacuum cleaner !
WDemBlk Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I think it’s the mask.
Doug K almost 3 years ago
… and most humans are not afraid of vacuum cleaners, but many are afraid of chains saws (especially if wielded by someone wearing a hockey mask).
TwoCrows almost 3 years ago
Poncho has watched the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre too many times.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The chainsaw is more fun than the vacuum cleaner.
jamessob almost 3 years ago
It isn’t the sound that they hate. They believe that the vacuum is going to suck them up. I have one like Poncho that attacks when he sees it, even before it is turned on.
Bryan Smith Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Because Poncho can control the chainsaw, not the vacuum
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
No, but you should be!
Moonkey Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My first beagle used to bite the vacuum when it was in use. I really miss her. The current one just patiently moves around to avoid getting too close, very politely. The second one would jump up on furniture and just stay ahead of “trouble.”
ellisaana Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Not just vacuums. Our first Sheltie would attack and bite my mom’s mechanical carpet sweeper.
Impact55 almost 3 years ago
Vacuums suck.
daleandkristen almost 3 years ago
I can see that Carmen’s winter wardrobe will be in view from now til late spring. Moannnnnn
crazeekatlady almost 3 years ago
Chain Saw Definition: Gas powered, man operated, noisy beaver.
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
It’s not the fear, it’s the annoyance of the vacuum noise…..
schaefer jim almost 3 years ago
Good point, girlfriend.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 3 years ago
Dogs are really complex creatures.