Why is it so hard to say 'no' to my dog?

[Padraig18]

I was sitting here eating some string cheese, and Grover was sitting very politely about 2 feet away NOT 'begging' for any of it; in point of fact, when I'd look at him, he'd cast his eyes slightly downward, as if to say "No, no, you go ahead and eat it all, I'll just sit here and starve quietly while basking in the glow of your magnifence, My Lord and Master". Needless to say, guilt won out and I gave him a bite. *sigh*

Am I weak, or are dogs just really, REALLY good at 'guilt'?

:shrug:

THE CULPRIT

[redqueen]

1. Sounds like he's got your number, Paddy.

I'd plan on eating in the closet from now unless you're planning on sharing. :)

[Padraig18]

2. He's my big, furry baby.

Yeah, he can wrap me around his paw with a simple look, just like Tony can.

:P

[redqueen]

8. Awwwwww....

I hope Tony doesn't have to be coy just to get you to share! :silly:

[Padraig18]

10. nah.

For Tony, I'm easy.

:evilgrin:

[Skittles]

3. I'm.....................getting some cheese for that dog right now

he's just so freaking cute

[Padraig18]

5. Yeah, he has that whole cuteness thing going on.

Add in a heaping measure of 'sweetness' and a dollop of 'winning personality', and you have Grover.

:)

[fit4life]

4. Because you speak English?

I tried to speak to my dog, but my barks just weren't nuanced enough. I could never get that extra inflection and slight upturn at the end of the bark to convey what I really meant. ;)

[Padraig18]

7. That could be it.

;)

[democracyindanger]

6. There was a PBS show a while back

that talked about the evolution of dogs, and a theory that by observing how humans doted on children, they developed mannerisms that approximate it in order to get humans to care for them.

But as for your dog, it looks like a simple case of hypnotic laser eyes.

[Padraig18]

9. That could also be it.

He's the only pet I've ever had who I could feel staring at me.
:)

[Padraig18]

11. And another bite.

I'm weak...

[MuseRider]

12. It always happens here too.

They suck in their cheeks and look like starving puppies! God that is a cute picture Paddy. I needed that to look at today. :hi:

[Padraig18]

13. He's a sweet baby.

He's VERY cute (and knows it).

:hug:

[MuseRider]

15. Just as it should be! n/t

[LDS Jock]

14. he's trained you well

You feed him without the disgrace of having to beg. But what a cutie. I couldn't resist him either.

I had a Dachshund who used to do this cute pose. He would stand up, but with his butt still on the ground. He looked like a weenie dog totum pole. That combined with the fact his tongue was a little too long for his mouth and stuck up just a tad all the time was more cuteness than I could take. He knew all he had to do was strike the pose and I'd crumble. I miss Dudley.

Anyway, all that to say, I know how you feel. :P

[Cooley Hurd]

16. Doggies have secret powers...

...that turn mere mortals into gelatin.

Someday, doggies will rule the world, so be nice to them now...:thumbsup:

[Padraig18]

17. They will be benevolent despots.

The entire work day will consist of play, eating, walks and naps.

:P

[info being]

18. I can't believe this

I just posted "What's up with out-of-control dogs" in this forum without even reading your thread first.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. You've got it all wrong!

The dogs are totally IN control! :D

[info being]

22. Good point!

[Padraig18]

20. Whoa!

You say your friend trains dogs? Jeez, ours are wayyyyyyyyy better behaved than hers is, by a country mile.

:shrug:

[Wcross]

21. Who could Not give that guy a treat?

I am guilty of doing that myself, I spoil my guys rotten.

Look, he even has his tounge in the proper "give me some cheese dude" position!

[Padraig18]

23. He is a master of guilt.

He knows that I adore him, so he works VERY hard at being adorable.

:P

[Wcross]

24. He ain't workin' that hard.....

..he doesn't have to!