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Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History

April 20, 2015 by jansenschmidt

You’ve probably heard that expression before. And, it’s probably true.

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But what about well behaved animals? A lot of well behaved animals make money by appearing in TV commercials, television shows and movies. But what about making history? Do well behaved animals make history?

I think I have a pretty well behaved dog. He sits and lays down and stays almost every time he is asked to. He comes when called – most of the time; this is getting worse as he gets older and I’m not sure if it’s because he can’t hear so well any more or just has gotten crotchety old man status. Either way, he’s still a pretty good old boy.

Photo courtesy Google Images

But, he is a lab. And labs, like a lot of retrievers, are easily distracted. Don’t believe me? Here’s the proof:

Yup, my dog would be that last one. He’d never win a race with all of those distractions.

How about you my dear readers – have a pet who’s easily distracted? Have a well-behaved pet? I’d love to know your secrets to proper pet training.

As always, thanks for taking a few minutes out of your day to stop by. I love reading your comments so don’t be afraid to say something below.

Word of the day: Icosahedron

Fun fact about me: I’ve trained two puppies and I’d do it all over again, too.

Original post by Jansen Schmidt, April 2015. Video courtesy You Tube. Images courtesy Google Images.

Posted in April, authors, awards, blogging, dogs, Fiction, friends, humor, Jansen Schmidt, resolutions, writers, writing | Tagged animals, dog racing, dogs, funny, historical women, history, retrievers, well behaved, women, yellow lab, Youtube | 16 Comments

16 Responses

on April 20, 2015 at 4:52 am | Reply claywatkins

We have a Brittany spaniel at home, who is full of life. We we love her very much and she loves us, too. Fortunately, we have an invisible fence. Before we got it, she had to be on a tether or she was gone. She’s been skunked twice and most recently caught a rabbit, yeah a real rabbit. She makes sure that our yard is safe for humans. Ha ha ha ha. Have a wonderful week and thanks for a great start to it.

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- on April 20, 2015 at 9:41 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Good morning Clay and happy Monday. I had a dog who loved to run as well. If he got out of his fenced yard he was gone. And he chased cars, which was terrifying.
  
  And my lab, my Sherlock, he’s been skunked too. I was doing yard work early one evening and a baby skunk approached me. I tried to back away slowly, but Sherlock, not so much. He wanted a new playmate. That is not a pleasant task to reverse. Yuck.
  
  Catching a rabbit is not an easy task either.
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 20, 2015 at 5:11 am | Reply Kate Curran

Loved the video Patricia. We have a Lab named Bandit and she just turned 10. I have no hints on training since I’m lousy at it but would love to break her of goosing people. She gotten worse as she gotten older!

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- on April 20, 2015 at 9:50 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Oh dear – the nose to the crotch hello is so embarrassing, but that’s what dogs love to do. We try to hold our dog’s collar for a couple of minutes when people come over, but the sniffing still happens as soon as he’s free.
  
  I don’t have a tip for that one, except to make them sit and stay until your guests are settled somewhere.
  
  Thanks for visiting today Kate. Have a great week!
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 20, 2015 at 1:13 pm | Reply Jennette Marie Powell

My dog Isis is pretty well-behaved. Easily distracted? Oh yeah, unless someone throws a ball–then that’s all she has eyes for. And she’d run through a wall to get it–or through me, as she tried to do last night when DH threw the ball and it bounced astray. Ouch.

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- on April 20, 2015 at 1:18 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  So Isis has a one-track mind, huh? So does my Sherlock actually. The best way to torture him is to have his ball in one hand and a treat in the other. (Bad Patricia).It’s so funny to watch his attention go from one hand to the other.
  
  Thanks for visiting today, Jennette. I hope things are finally springlike in Ohio.
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 20, 2015 at 1:42 pm | Reply cjburright

Well, our boxers are ill-mannered, run off whenever they feel like it pains in the rear. One actually had his head run over and survived…and he still chases anything with wheels. Slow learner. My cats, on the other hand, are majestic beasts who NEVER barf on the carpet, crowd me out of bed, or serve as living chariots to fleas. Never.

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- on April 20, 2015 at 3:22 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Oh my – your dog had its head run over? How in tarnation did that happen? He was undoubtedly trying to get away from those horrible cats.
  
  Thanks for stopping by with your very swayed opinion of the feline species. I’m sure there is a special place in heaven for you and your little four-legged devil cats.
  
  (You know I love you and this is all in jest – right?)
  
  I always appreciate seeing your lovely face over here at the Edge of Eternity, where even cats are welcome.
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 20, 2015 at 2:21 pm | Reply Jessica | Defining Wonderland

I LOVE it! Clearly, the pooch just wanted a snack. And a toy. And another snack. Personally, I think a happy animal is better than a well-trained one any day. That retriever was having more fun than any of the other dogs out there.

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- on April 20, 2015 at 3:24 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  I agree Jessica. And I laughed my butt off and laughter is the best medicine so take that you well-behaved German shepherd.
  
  My lab is a super sweet – albeit slightly goofy – boy.
  
  Thanks for stopping by. I’m looking forward to your Sedona postings.
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 20, 2015 at 3:15 pm | Reply suzannewvince

My dogs are the worst behaved dogs on the planet (and they’ve been through the dog training). My boy Max LIVES for food and would totally have stopped to eat every single food item there, despite the fact he weighs only 13 pounds. Oh well, what are you going to do besides love them! 🙂

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- on April 20, 2015 at 3:27 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Hey, obedience school isn’t for everyone. My beagle flunked puppy school. He bit the teacher. That was an immediate expulsion offense. But, I loved him anyway, as only a mommy can love her horrible snarling offspring.
  
  I do know you’re dogs have good healthy lungs. I’ve experienced that first hand. But they are adorable and lovable and they bring joy and that’s what it’s all about.
  
  Thanks for stopping by this Monday afternoon. Have a great week. I’ll see you Saturday.
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 23, 2015 at 3:15 pm | Reply Coleen Patrick

I will have to come to you for advice when we finally get a dog. We’re in talks. 🙂
Just googled Icosahedron. My brain hurts a little bit now.
Hope you’re having a good week!

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- on April 24, 2015 at 7:55 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Hi Coleen and thanks for taking the time to Google my fantastic, mind-numbing word of the day. I do find some good ones sometimes.
  
  I’d be happy to pass along any dog training advice I can. The most important thing to know BEFORE you get a dog, is to make sure you’re ready. Having a puppy is like having a baby and having a dog is like having a child. But, they give so much love in return.
  
  I’ll see you next week with a new word.
  
  Patricia
  
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on April 30, 2015 at 2:30 pm | Reply patodearosen

My house’s slab foundation needed leveling. Yesterday, a worker came in and out/ in and out taking measurements as the slab was lifted. The cat I had judged least likely to run off got out when the worker left the door open. The cat hasn’t returned, and I’m getting frantic. Cats and obedience training don’t mix, but I thought my cat liked living chez moi. I hope he’s temporarily distracted and will come back soon.

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- on May 12, 2015 at 3:03 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Oh my goodness, Pat, I’m sorry to hear that your furry friend took off. Hopefully he’s home safe and sound now.
  
  And I’d have to agree that cats wouldn’t take kindly to obedience school.
  
  Patricia
  
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