Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:38 am
Goliath... where to start... Not just the normal snoring, eating pickles (and virtually everything else put under his nose), and other normal dog weirdnesses.
He can sleep anywhere at anytime as long as the spot is warm. If there is a sunny spot, he will find it and sleep there all day. The only things that can really disturb him are loud sounds and hunger.
He is also a bit of a juggernaut. If there is a barrier in the way of where he is wanting to go and there is the smallest crack in the barrier, he'll force his way through. Doors (sliding and hinged), walls, fences, he'll find a way. Recently, he beat dad's fence and wall by finding a way through the fence.
Now Paddy... The simplest way to describe her is a spaz. For the record, she is part dingo. She won't eat everything like Goliath does, but she does like her dirt, hair, and grass. I say it is because their food isn't as high quality, and she needs supplements. She is also absolutely terrified of water. Even just flicking water off your fingers will get her to run for cover. Her most recent weirdness, she won't sit on command any more. She knows she will get a treat and will dance around a lot, but she doesn't sit like she used to. Good thing she gets treats for just dancing when I am around
Both dogs will lick whatever surface they are laying on... constantly. I really don't even want to ponder what they are tasting since the spots they lick are usually the most heavily trafficked areas of the house... and outdoors.
He can sleep anywhere at anytime as long as the spot is warm. If there is a sunny spot, he will find it and sleep there all day. The only things that can really disturb him are loud sounds and hunger.
He is also a bit of a juggernaut. If there is a barrier in the way of where he is wanting to go and there is the smallest crack in the barrier, he'll force his way through. Doors (sliding and hinged), walls, fences, he'll find a way. Recently, he beat dad's fence and wall by finding a way through the fence.
Now Paddy... The simplest way to describe her is a spaz. For the record, she is part dingo. She won't eat everything like Goliath does, but she does like her dirt, hair, and grass. I say it is because their food isn't as high quality, and she needs supplements. She is also absolutely terrified of water. Even just flicking water off your fingers will get her to run for cover. Her most recent weirdness, she won't sit on command any more. She knows she will get a treat and will dance around a lot, but she doesn't sit like she used to. Good thing she gets treats for just dancing when I am around
Both dogs will lick whatever surface they are laying on... constantly. I really don't even want to ponder what they are tasting since the spots they lick are usually the most heavily trafficked areas of the house... and outdoors.
Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:49 am
My cat is very... odd would be the nice term for it. His name is Hershey, and he's a dark brown Burmese. Well, Burmese are said to be the smartest type of cats, and also one of the smallest. He's three years old, and can be held in both your hands. If you just stick them out, palms up, he'll just flop across them. Another weird thing is that he's actually bigger than normal, because he was on steroids.
He constantly wants to be cuddled up with someone, and will climb under the blankets with you. I often wake up and he's under my blanket using my pillow...
He'll watch TV, too! There are certain shows that, whenever I watch them, he comes in, and settles down with me, and on commercials will just let his attention wander, but as soon as it comes back on, he's glued to the TV. In the same vein, he loves it when I play piano or guitar, or when I sing. He'll come in and sit and watch me, and when I make a mistake, he'll meow at me.
He likes to attack feet. Even though he was stepped on and almost died, he likes to attack moving feet...
He'll give anyone a kiss! All you have to do is ask him for one, and he'll pop his head up and kiss you on the nose or mouth. This is one of the reasons I swear he understands every word said to him. He'll only do it if you ask him for a kiss, but you can phrase it however you like.
His last quirk is that, because he has diabetes insipidus (sp?), I have to scoop his litter box every night, because he refuses to walk on used litter, and I have to give him water, because he drinks so much. So, every night, I'll close the laundry room door, scoop his litter box, open it to find him waiting for me, and walk to the kitchen with him following me. Then, when I give him new water, he sticks his paw in it to test the temperature, and then either stares at me until I put an ice cube in it, or drinks it.
Yup. I'm done now.
He constantly wants to be cuddled up with someone, and will climb under the blankets with you. I often wake up and he's under my blanket using my pillow...
He'll watch TV, too! There are certain shows that, whenever I watch them, he comes in, and settles down with me, and on commercials will just let his attention wander, but as soon as it comes back on, he's glued to the TV. In the same vein, he loves it when I play piano or guitar, or when I sing. He'll come in and sit and watch me, and when I make a mistake, he'll meow at me.
He likes to attack feet. Even though he was stepped on and almost died, he likes to attack moving feet...
He'll give anyone a kiss! All you have to do is ask him for one, and he'll pop his head up and kiss you on the nose or mouth. This is one of the reasons I swear he understands every word said to him. He'll only do it if you ask him for a kiss, but you can phrase it however you like.
His last quirk is that, because he has diabetes insipidus (sp?), I have to scoop his litter box every night, because he refuses to walk on used litter, and I have to give him water, because he drinks so much. So, every night, I'll close the laundry room door, scoop his litter box, open it to find him waiting for me, and walk to the kitchen with him following me. Then, when I give him new water, he sticks his paw in it to test the temperature, and then either stares at me until I put an ice cube in it, or drinks it.
Yup. I'm done now.
Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:02 am
My cats are very odd. That's the simplest way to put it, lol.
Lizzie (she's younger and way smaller than Snowball) has this fascination with getting into things. Every time you open the dishwasher or dryer... you have to keep an eye on it to make sure you don't close it on her! This evening, she also sneaked her way into an empty box of root beer cans... silly cat! If I had had a camera nearby I would have taken a photo of her. She will also sleep directly on the heater... not nearby or next to it, but right on top of it! I would think that would get a bit hot, lol.
Snowball is a lot calmer. My brother, who is six, doesn't quite understand that it is not okay to ...wrestle? (not the right word, I can't think of it) with him. However, Snowball will just give the rest of us a look that says, "Help me... please!" when Jessie does so -- he won't scratch or bite or anything. Such a sweet cat.
>-< Silly cat, that's sleeping time not waking up time!
Lizzie (she's younger and way smaller than Snowball) has this fascination with getting into things. Every time you open the dishwasher or dryer... you have to keep an eye on it to make sure you don't close it on her! This evening, she also sneaked her way into an empty box of root beer cans... silly cat! If I had had a camera nearby I would have taken a photo of her.
She will also sleep directly on the heater... not nearby or next to it, but right on top of it! I would think that would get a bit hot, lol.
Snowball is a lot calmer. My brother, who is six, doesn't quite understand that it is not okay to ...wrestle? (not the right word, I can't think of it) with him. However, Snowball will just give the rest of us a look that says, "Help me... please!" when Jessie does so -- he won't scratch or bite or anything. Such a sweet cat.
>-< Silly cat, that's sleeping time not waking up time!
Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:51 am
*is reminded of things my kitty does too*
She'll run right by/under your feet as you're walking, usually when it's dark. And she's completely black. I've lost track of how many times I've kicked her or almost stepped on her because of that.
And she loves closets. She would always get in every time was opened, and then we wouldn't see her, shut the door, and she'd be stuck in there all day, until we realised we couldn't find her and went looking. We soon learned to check all the closets first
She'll run right by/under your feet as you're walking, usually when it's dark. And she's completely black. I've lost track of how many times I've kicked her or almost stepped on her because of that.
And she loves closets. She would always get in every time was opened, and then we wouldn't see her, shut the door, and she'd be stuck in there all day, until we realised we couldn't find her and went looking. We soon learned to check all the closets first
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:46 am
My cat is crazy.
You go to pet her and she loves it (and expresses such by nipping at your fingers) but then if you try to walk away she will grab your arm with her claws and not let go.
i have many scars but i don't even feel it anymore XD
oh and my mini poodle, beauregard (i have a standard and a mini):
Every single time my friend ben comes over, Beau runs up to him and throws his full body weight at ben's crotch.
It's to the point where ben will walk in with like, a binder over his crotch so he won't be "singing soprano"
You go to pet her and she loves it (and expresses such by nipping at your fingers) but then if you try to walk away she will grab your arm with her claws and not let go.
i have many scars but i don't even feel it anymore XD
oh and my mini poodle, beauregard (i have a standard and a mini):
Every single time my friend ben comes over, Beau runs up to him and throws his full body weight at ben's crotch.
It's to the point where ben will walk in with like, a binder over his crotch so he won't be "singing soprano"
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:06 pm
All four of our cats (Angel, Sweetpea, Snowflake, Saphire (yes, one P, because I couldn't spell when I was 
) LOVE green beans, and will steal all of mine if I'm eating them, unless I make sure to keep them away.
Angel is constantly trying to get onto our roof, and enjoys sitting on someone's back the second they lean down to get something. Quite annoying.
And our dog, Freckles, hates dog food and loves cat food. :/
) LOVE green beans, and will steal all of mine if I'm eating them, unless I make sure to keep them away.
Angel is constantly trying to get onto our roof, and enjoys sitting on someone's back the second they lean down to get something. Quite annoying.
And our dog, Freckles, hates dog food and loves cat food. :/
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:25 pm
My cat tries to kill me!
(might have posted this elsewhere, I don't remember)
He likes to sleep as close to my face as possible. I lay on my stomach, so he curls up next to my face in a ball, which his face by mine, purring at top volume. However, he does not like me breathing on him, so he reached out his paws and covers up my nostrils. It takes a good twenty minutes to find a position we can both live with.
He would also eat anything when he was younger. Once, we caught him trying to pull a whole pizza out of the box with his teeth! And he had a big thing for Cheetos, they were a toy and a food all in one!
(might have posted this elsewhere, I don't remember)
He likes to sleep as close to my face as possible. I lay on my stomach, so he curls up next to my face in a ball, which his face by mine, purring at top volume. However, he does not like me breathing on him, so he reached out his paws and covers up my nostrils. It takes a good twenty minutes to find a position we can both live with.
He would also eat anything when he was younger. Once, we caught him trying to pull a whole pizza out of the box with his teeth! And he had a big thing for Cheetos, they were a toy and a food all in one!
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:31 pm
Berlin (my Dane cross) loves the hair dryer, as soon as I turn it on she runs into the room and waits for me to point it at her, then she will bite the air and try to hit it with her huge paws.
and she farts everytime she stretches!
and she farts everytime she stretches!
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:31 pm
If Fugu is in my lap she likes to squiggle her bum off the towel and pee on me. Sushi likes to have tummy rubs (which is weird for a guinea pig). Shrimps just spastic and Taro's a little spaz until you get her in your arms and then she's happy.
My horse likes the occasional beer (not that he gets it very often), and he likes to steal things from you and prance off with them. He did this to my brother once by stealing his hat, and was feeling proud of himself until he ran into a tree, spooked, dropped the hat and went running away.
Luke would play dead dog if you wanted him to move and he didn't want to. He'd roll onto his back and would dangle his paws in the air and would look adorable. It got worse as time went on. I have memories of my dad almost having to drag him out of the room to get him to go outside in the morning (it was worse if it was cold).
If you've been away from Gretal for awhile she'll cry with joy upon your return. Karla the new dog just cries because she likes her own voice.
Oh.
And Sushi (my gp) wants to eat whatever i'm eating. She's naughty.
My horse likes the occasional beer (not that he gets it very often), and he likes to steal things from you and prance off with them. He did this to my brother once by stealing his hat, and was feeling proud of himself until he ran into a tree, spooked, dropped the hat and went running away.
Luke would play dead dog if you wanted him to move and he didn't want to. He'd roll onto his back and would dangle his paws in the air and would look adorable. It got worse as time went on. I have memories of my dad almost having to drag him out of the room to get him to go outside in the morning (it was worse if it was cold).
If you've been away from Gretal for awhile she'll cry with joy upon your return. Karla the new dog just cries because she likes her own voice.
Oh.
And Sushi (my gp) wants to eat whatever i'm eating. She's naughty.
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:56 pm
My dog like to bounce like crazy instead of just jumping on people. She'll push herself up on her hind legs, fall back down on all fours and continue doing that over and over again. She just does it excessively and in a rather strange manner.
Se also has the Nylabone (she's a HEAVY biter of all things... existant) and she's been standing it up in the middle of the carpet floor. o_0
Se also has the Nylabone (she's a HEAVY biter of all things... existant) and she's been standing it up in the middle of the carpet floor. o_0
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:35 pm
yyyyeah my dog got a chew toy that was "GUARANTEED INDESTRUCTABLE!" Made out of actual firehose, man...
chewed it to pieces in under 10 minutes.
chewed it to pieces in under 10 minutes.
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:56 pm
I'll let my puppy outside for 5 minutes to an hour (depending on the weather) and as soon as I let her back inside, she leaves a nasty suprise on the floor right in front of the door. *sigh*
Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:20 pm
sigh_driven wrote:yyyyeah my dog got a chew toy that was "GUARANTEED INDESTRUCTABLE!" Made out of actual firehose, man...
chewed it to pieces in under 10 minutes.
I've gotten things just like that, they don't work. Get a "Nylobone" (not sure on the spelling). My dog chewed on the thing for hours on end without stopping and she hasn't done that much damage to it yet (she's had it for 3 days, and the longest ANY toy of her's ever lasts is 5-10 minutes. >_>.
Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:36 pm
lol i would, but now that we have beau, honey kinda stopped chewing.
cuz beau always steals her chew toy so he has two XD
does anyone know of a squeaky toy that will LAST?
honey LOVES the squeaker but she pops em in a few good chomps.
cuz beau always steals her chew toy so he has two XD
does anyone know of a squeaky toy that will LAST?
honey LOVES the squeaker but she pops em in a few good chomps.
Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:36 am
Our puppy, Hershey, gets so excited when we go out that he'll jump into teh car and steal the shot-gun seat, and every time we go to buy food he jumps over my mom and tries to get into the window, it's so funny. And he loves to crawl all over my dad, it's insane.
And then yesterday he climbed on a chair and grabbed some left over food from the table, and then somehow opened the mayonnaise and ate almsot all of it, and he was fine :S
And then yesterday he climbed on a chair and grabbed some left over food from the table, and then somehow opened the mayonnaise and ate almsot all of it, and he was fine :S