The back of our house is pretty much one big room. To the left side is the family room, to the right, the kitchen. There's no divider what so ever. About at the midpoint, we have a large, round dog bed. It's
big enough for both dogs, but they really don't like to share. It's funny to watch them scheming on how to get to be the one on the bed. If they are coming downstairs for the first time in the morning, it becomes a race to see who gets there first. A lot of mornings, Jimmy comes downstairs before Wilson to ensure he gets the primo real estate. Wilson will show up a bit later and give Jimmy a dirty look as he goes on past and settles for the nearby rug. But, lest you feel sorry for Wilson, he's not without his own devices. The rug he settles on is right by the back door. So Wilson will take a peek outside, give a low woof or two, and this will bring Jimmy flying over to see what Wilson "sees", which is nothing. Now Jimmy's off the bed, and Wilson runs over and plops down. Neener! You fell for it again, Jimmy!
Here's a couple of photos to set the scene. In this example, Jimmy was the winner. John came downstairs and was in the kitchen half. Any potential for food is going to draw Wilson off the bed and closer to the possibility of a bite!
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| Jimmy: Yes! I feel smug! |
And, of course, they've always got the chair and the sofa, when the bed is occupied! But it's all about being the winner!
That is just so funny. We can just imagine the scene. Well it is all about winning as you say. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
A similar thing occurs in our house. Here's our version of the game: The coveted spot is on the couch next to us. If Chester is there, Harvey will go to the front door and bark as if someone is there. To add believability, he sniffs wildly at the mail slot. As soon as gullible Chester jumps down to investigate, Harvey jumps up on the couch taking his spot. Sometimes for variety Harvey will use this tactic instead: he stands in front of the couch wiggling his rear end and tail back and forth like a lure, while holding a toy in his mouth and playfully growling, looking over his shoulder. As soon as Chester takes the bait, Harvey jumps up and takes his spot...the little rascal.
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny! Those are some super-smart Cardis, I tell ya!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice bed! Can't blame a dog for wanting the best!
ReplyDeleteIn our house, the chair would be preferred!
ReplyDeleteWilliam prefers the sofa in our house.
ReplyDeleteAww that's cute! The dogs have learned to share in our household. We don't let them on our bed and they have their own bed. They actually like to cuddle :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha! They are adorable. When I see posts like this, I start to wonder if I do need a second dog after all.
ReplyDeleteThey are such funny, clever guys! I wonder what would happen if you added a second round bed?
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs
So funny! I always say, you never can enough too many dog beds.... or comfy chairs. Ha!
ReplyDeleteDiane and Rocco
it's true....the winner is well...the winner!
ReplyDeleteSo they prefer the dog bed to the armchair?!
ReplyDeleteWilson is super sneaky. I like that in a dog LOL. I posted some time back about how Georgia and her friends trick us humans when they go scavenging for food in the park. They do pretty what Wilson does...pretend that they're doing something else to throw us off the scent, then run off to look for food scraps. Who would have thought dogs could be so devious? :)
Love that! It totally makes me laugh on how they work the dog bed. I use to have a cat that loved sleeping in my crate and it drove me crazy.
ReplyDeleteMaggie