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classic.
absolutely classic. love the writing style as well. you pull the reader along effortlessly. parenting the puppies with such ease, however, is far less likely.
posted by
quetzal
on July 19, 2005 at 9:39 AM
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Too Funny
But I couldn't help remembering a dog of mine who would follow our rabbit through the house eating its turds. I don't know what it is about dogs and poop, but man... dis-gus-ting. What a funny story. Now, if you ever let them out to romp and they're gone for awhile, you know right where to find them!
posted by
SilverMoon7
on July 17, 2005 at 2:56 AM
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Joe_Love
I'm playin' catch-up so don't bother tryin' to reply to all my comments....I laughed so hard at this. Our Bichon and Yorkie were so clear in my memory as I read through this....prancin' around in our back yard. Then, when I started spendin' time at the lake and got my cats and brought them back, with a litter box......whoa!! kittie snacks!!!! grossarama!!! why is shit so attractive to dogs??!!! Anyway, you are such a great writer..wish I could make it everyday....but only after I've slept can I get around to my readin' rounds....thanks for the memories..
posted by
Krisles
on July 16, 2005 at 9:31 PM
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At least it wasn't their own poop...
One of mine was guilty of that when she was younger - not that I have proof that she's given it up completely.
posted by
bettyboop1967
on July 12, 2005 at 8:39 PM
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Oh my, I loved the Gander Goulash! My old man dog goes through poop-eating stages, but the younger one is far too prissy. (He's never even farted.)
posted by
Holy_Grail
on July 11, 2005 at 6:22 PM
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Joe
I guess that means no kisses for a while. YUK~~dawg's..gotta love em!!
posted by
Offy
on July 11, 2005 at 5:11 PM
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Joe - I'm a city gal myself. I can hardly stand to think of the misadventures I would get myself into out there in the country! Very amusing.
posted by
Finleigh
on July 11, 2005 at 4:14 PM
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Joe-Unfortunately even
us city dwellers have to deal with Goose poop these days. I'm in Boston and Canadian geese have become the new rats. They are everwhere.
posted by
Cynthia
on July 11, 2005 at 10:15 AM
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Lol, Gander Goulash; love the sound of that Joe Love
but not so fond of the image. Um, protein enhanced mouthwash crunchies maybe?
I probably wouldn't be accepting any doggy kisses for days, even weeks. Yeah, I'm mean...
posted by
Katray2
on July 11, 2005 at 7:09 AM
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joe_love... very entertaining post. I could picture it well!
posted by
-blackcat
on July 10, 2005 at 8:35 PM
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Sinatra, huh?!
Couldn't have picked a better name, my friend!
Thanks for stopping by...I'm off to work now...
posted by
bwFrampton
on July 10, 2005 at 6:37 PM
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Joe_Love,
I can relate to your story. Wish dogs wouldn't want to eat that!
Just stopping by to let you know that the large bone you saw, was for our large dog outside. Those little critters were just checking it out. Ha-Ha The smaller pets have their own treats!
posted by
jacentaOld
on July 10, 2005 at 6:29 PM
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Joe_Love....Very nicely written.....Princesses don't eat poop...
You've got that right, Joe_Love....Love Yorkies. I want one....Soooooo cute!
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on July 10, 2005 at 5:30 PM
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Joe
I feel much the same way when my delightful Basset hound digs up a snack of cat poop - then wants to lick my face. Not in this life!
posted by
Transcendental_Child
on July 10, 2005 at 11:25 AM
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I am a country girl, living in the city. Great post
posted by
Amanda__
on July 10, 2005 at 11:24 AM
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Joe Love,
Green acres is the place for me.....darlin', I love ya, but give me Park Avenue.. OMG, I am so glad that wasn't me, but I do wish I had dogs. It's just...Ewwww.
posted by
Blanche.
on July 10, 2005 at 11:01 AM
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ack!! You just turned my stomach
Craving proteins???!!! Ohhhh. . , and thank gawwwwd I don't have horses.
posted by
Joe_Love
on July 10, 2005 at 9:43 AM
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Oh Love
That is a great story, while reading it I was preparing grilled cheese sandwiches (no I didnt burn them), for the nature walk me and my 3 year old are heading out for. I have always lived in the country and have owned country raised dogs.
By the way my horses name is Sierra Star, so we have animals with the same name, what I coincidence.
Every dog I have ever owned has loved to eat horse shit, so I guess when you live in the country you get used to it. It doesn't gross me out, I just dont let them lick my face right after. See the problem is, your poor little citified, companions have never had the opportunity to dine on the countryside dilectables, so they have been deprived, now they are digging in.
Advice from a life time knowlegable, animal owner; dogs have cleaner mouths than humans and their saliva changes every seven seconds, so dont stray away from those sweet doggy smooches because of that discusting act. I am sure soon it wont be as appealing to them and they will lay off somewhat. Also some times animals crave certain proteins or substances found in the feces of other animals, and it is because their bodies need it, not because they like the taste.
Hope this helps
posted by
Tweeter65
on July 10, 2005 at 8:28 AM
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I think every dog owner in the world can relate.
posted by
Arlene_the_Lovely
on July 10, 2005 at 6:42 AM
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Great title,very entertaining.
But eeeeeuwww that is so gross. Dogs can eat the grossest things and then they want to kiss you with that mouth. I will have to keep that in mind when I start feeling bad about being allergic to furry critters.
I might also add that Blogit is one weird place when writing about goosepoop earns you a high ranking. Bunch of weirdos, we are.
posted by
FactorFiction
on July 10, 2005 at 6:36 AM
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Terrific title. Something I've never understood about dogs is their peculiar habit of eating just about any turd they come across. Sometimes, though, instead of snacking down on it, they just roll in it. I once had a dog that took great satisfaction with rolling in cow flops. Perhaps that's why I've stayed with cats as my "purrfurred" pet of choice.
posted by
dog1net
on July 9, 2005 at 8:53 PM
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Whitening Shapoo???
I would skipped that and went for the tooth paste. Don't know about your dogs but mine will look at you all sweet and innocent and before you know your gettin a tongue bath. Nice story made me laugh.
posted by
inkedforlife
on July 9, 2005 at 5:30 PM
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mmmmmmmm peanut butter
what's it gonna cost me?
posted by
allicat275
on July 9, 2005 at 11:52 AM
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sometimes, one man's trash is another man's stolen property. Maybe thats
just at my house. Anyway, top of the morning to ya!
posted by
Kiddo75
on July 9, 2005 at 10:23 AM
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Joe
One man's trash is another man's treasure.........Maybe they have a saying like this in dogeese? woof-woof.......(translation: tastes like chicken)
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on July 9, 2005 at 10:21 AM
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Mighty clever Post, Joe Love !!...with international appeal, too. Where can't you find geese & their gunk? The Air Force recently did a low fly-over this area, mapping the invasion.
posted by
reasons
on July 9, 2005 at 10:11 AM
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I read these posts yesterday and enjoyed them. A little while I made a big change in my life and my post (shoes) you just commented on was me stepping back into my old life. The question I am always asked is why I moved?
posted by
Azur
on July 9, 2005 at 9:48 AM
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Joe-
if you stepped in crap you wouldn't curse the world, you'd hold that bug-foot up and lick it...
posted by
jackkerouac
on July 9, 2005 at 9:21 AM
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Jack,
I guess you'd never have to worry about the price of hamburger going up. LOL
posted by
Joe_Love
on July 9, 2005 at 9:11 AM
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joe
I'd love to feel what it felt to be hungry for crap-would that be a blessing?
posted by
jackkerouac
on July 9, 2005 at 9:08 AM
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Dang, Jack!
Why didn't I think of the fly-mouthwatering thing??!!
posted by
Joe_Love
on July 9, 2005 at 9:03 AM
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heh-heh
goosepoop buffet- if I was a fly that would make my mouth water, but since I'm a human I makes me think of having to watch every step through a field to avoid the green tubular shit. Good times...
posted by
jackkerouac
on July 9, 2005 at 8:58 AM
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Yep, that's gross all right!
Even 'grosser' is you having to clean them up. I think I'd stay at a distance and hose them down.
posted by
word.smith
on July 9, 2005 at 8:13 AM
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