By rights, (meaning genes pass along, in this case), Jan, Sadie May, I'm guessing, must have been a very intelligent dog. She has the best of both breeds. In the book, The Intelligence of Dogs, by Stanley Coren, Standard Poodles are #2 in smarts on the intelligence scale and Labrador Retrievers are #7, out of ALL the breeds. Wow. BTW, the #1 breed in smarts is the Border Collie.
That hotel clerk knows how to read people. I took a dog I had out to a ranch where a friend and I were staying in a rustic cabin - read "no running water." We got on some four wheelers and were getting ready to head down to a remote area near a creek. I looked over and saw my long-haired springer spaniel rolling in something. It was already too late when I realized it was a fresh, moist cow patty. Nothing dry about it. Nothing close to the flat thing you can burn in a fire or sometimes throw like a frisbee. And there was not a thing to wash her off with. It was a long trip back home the next day and no pickup bed to put her in.
Arghhh. We shared a farmhouse with good friends years ago in New Hampshire. Their dog, an unrepentant malamute, never met a carcass he didn’t wallow in or poop he didn’t treasure.
I agree with yo, Sean, that most dogs are superior to humans in most ways (except for the sniffing rear ends!). Dogs love us. Dogs don't question our actions, so why do we question theirs? Dogs, if they don't like another dog or human, let you and the dog know that in primal ways, barking, maybe even attacking. But if your dog is trained and well-behaved, you can stop their attack. Barking is always harder somehow. But my main gripe about dogs is not their barking, but it's their humans who don't keep their dogs from barking at night when people are trying to sleep. So I can only conclude that the dogs are smarter than their humans.
I have one dog that wakes me up at 7am every day so I can feed him and then he gets back in to bed with my husband and the other dogs while "since I'm up I guess I'm up" 🤷♀️😉
I would like to take this opportunity to gross the readers out.
While living in Gainesville, GA, my Dogs had access to Lake Lanier on a daily basis.
People who fished from the shore would often gut their catch just above the water line, and leave the offal.
The Dogs regarded these offerings as the equivalent of a fancy Spa treatment, and were delighted to indulge in a blissful Roll in the Discarded Fish Guts treatment.
This was very bad for my car.
It got so's I carried a bar of Ivory soap in my back pocket, and would wash each Dog in the lake before loading up.
Funny dog story. Somebody told me this: Dogs sniff each others behind cause they want to see if the other one has gotten something different to eat than them. So I always think this. They just checking to make sure everyone is getting the same treats.
Hard thing to understand,especially since dey has such a powerful sense er smell! I rekon "Booty St$#k" is in da nose o da beholder! Pone, I gots to hand it to you. You gone come up wid somethin wild jus about ever day!
Hilarious, I laughed out loud. If you are speaking of a medical implant, am I the only one wondering how in the heck one of those ends up in a hotel dumpster?!? 😳
Oh my! had to read that one twice it was so funny, Sean. I can just see Thelma Lou trailing along happily thinking she really scored big that time, but can't you just imagine her disappointment when she had her moment of triumph and time to really chomp down on that thing. Ugh! Then again, as you said, we're talking dogs here. Bless their little hearts. Gotta love 'em. I really enjoyed that story.
Love 💙 this hysterically funny piece, Sean! One question to every dog lover here: Which of the US Presidential candidates is owned by at least 2 dogs, and which one never, ever, and whom no dog would ever get near???
Why can’t you all give it a rest?! Why in the world do you feel that a Sean column about dogs should be used as an opportunity to attack others?? What kind of miserable do you have to be to enjoy flipping an amusing column that almost everybody enjoys into a weapon against others. Don’t you see what you are doing?? Creating ugliness for no reason at all. ARE YOU PROUD OF YOURSELVES?!
Just when you think there might be ONE place that you can frequent that can’t possibly, POSSIBLY get political. Not sure how you can get here from a funny dog story but…congratulations?
I'm thinking it was George W Bush who had two dogs, Scottish terriers. Also, Obama had two dogs at one point. You don't have to wonder who has NO pets, because he simply has no compassion, even toward animals, much less people.
Love a hotel clerk who is quick on the uptake!
I've been owned by many dogs also . We have three now that allow us the privilege to live with them in their house .
I considered it a privilege to live in Sadie Mae’s home too. Dogs are such gracious hosts except when it comes to sharing their side of the bed.
I got a Charlie Mae. Love the name Sadie and Sadie Mae is precious name.
Jan, I had a Gracie May, a blk labbie. ❤️
Sadie Mae was a black labradoodle
By rights, (meaning genes pass along, in this case), Jan, Sadie May, I'm guessing, must have been a very intelligent dog. She has the best of both breeds. In the book, The Intelligence of Dogs, by Stanley Coren, Standard Poodles are #2 in smarts on the intelligence scale and Labrador Retrievers are #7, out of ALL the breeds. Wow. BTW, the #1 breed in smarts is the Border Collie.
I'll bet she was a beauty. ❤️
I bought the house for the Dogs.
We pulled up the carpet and went with linoleum because the 6 dogs needed an easy to clean surface for muddy feet. 😉
That hotel clerk knows how to read people. I took a dog I had out to a ranch where a friend and I were staying in a rustic cabin - read "no running water." We got on some four wheelers and were getting ready to head down to a remote area near a creek. I looked over and saw my long-haired springer spaniel rolling in something. It was already too late when I realized it was a fresh, moist cow patty. Nothing dry about it. Nothing close to the flat thing you can burn in a fire or sometimes throw like a frisbee. And there was not a thing to wash her off with. It was a long trip back home the next day and no pickup bed to put her in.
Arghhh. We shared a farmhouse with good friends years ago in New Hampshire. Their dog, an unrepentant malamute, never met a carcass he didn’t wallow in or poop he didn’t treasure.
L.B. "Dog Gone!"
Pubert
For sure!
You know, we check e-mail pretty regularly. When I take my dog out she's just doing the same thing. She's just checking the p-mail.
Ha
I agree with yo, Sean, that most dogs are superior to humans in most ways (except for the sniffing rear ends!). Dogs love us. Dogs don't question our actions, so why do we question theirs? Dogs, if they don't like another dog or human, let you and the dog know that in primal ways, barking, maybe even attacking. But if your dog is trained and well-behaved, you can stop their attack. Barking is always harder somehow. But my main gripe about dogs is not their barking, but it's their humans who don't keep their dogs from barking at night when people are trying to sleep. So I can only conclude that the dogs are smarter than their humans.
Mam, you are right on! Dogs that bark at night?? Owners need to be shot.
My dogs don’t bark at night cuz they right next to us! But Lord help you if you come in our house!! Love them. Great protectors.
I have one dog that wakes me up at 7am every day so I can feed him and then he gets back in to bed with my husband and the other dogs while "since I'm up I guess I'm up" 🤷♀️😉
I would like to take this opportunity to gross the readers out.
While living in Gainesville, GA, my Dogs had access to Lake Lanier on a daily basis.
People who fished from the shore would often gut their catch just above the water line, and leave the offal.
The Dogs regarded these offerings as the equivalent of a fancy Spa treatment, and were delighted to indulge in a blissful Roll in the Discarded Fish Guts treatment.
This was very bad for my car.
It got so's I carried a bar of Ivory soap in my back pocket, and would wash each Dog in the lake before loading up.
It helped a little.
Funny dog story. Somebody told me this: Dogs sniff each others behind cause they want to see if the other one has gotten something different to eat than them. So I always think this. They just checking to make sure everyone is getting the same treats.
Mine is a little rescue that thinks she is a pit bull. She doesn’t like anyone but my wife and I, probably because we are all close to the same age.
Hard thing to understand,especially since dey has such a powerful sense er smell! I rekon "Booty St$#k" is in da nose o da beholder! Pone, I gots to hand it to you. You gone come up wid somethin wild jus about ever day!
Da Frito Bandito,
PUBERT Earle
PRB-
You come up with some daily doozies yourself my friend. I bet life is never dull at the Bozemann house.
Hilarious, I laughed out loud. If you are speaking of a medical implant, am I the only one wondering how in the heck one of those ends up in a hotel dumpster?!? 😳
No, Lori, you are not the only one wondering how the double D got into that dumpster. People never surprise me any more, and I find that sad.
Funny, but also sad.
Oh my! had to read that one twice it was so funny, Sean. I can just see Thelma Lou trailing along happily thinking she really scored big that time, but can't you just imagine her disappointment when she had her moment of triumph and time to really chomp down on that thing. Ugh! Then again, as you said, we're talking dogs here. Bless their little hearts. Gotta love 'em. I really enjoyed that story.
Love 💙 this hysterically funny piece, Sean! One question to every dog lover here: Which of the US Presidential candidates is owned by at least 2 dogs, and which one never, ever, and whom no dog would ever get near???
Trump is the only one I know of who’s had no pets. Even they recognize how completely unredeemable he is!
You're right, of course, Sharon. Dogs are very good judges of character and on all character points, Trump's The Biggest Loser!
Why can’t you all give it a rest?! Why in the world do you feel that a Sean column about dogs should be used as an opportunity to attack others?? What kind of miserable do you have to be to enjoy flipping an amusing column that almost everybody enjoys into a weapon against others. Don’t you see what you are doing?? Creating ugliness for no reason at all. ARE YOU PROUD OF YOURSELVES?!
Sharon, dogs are smarter and, especially, better judges of character than A LOT of people . LOL
Just when you think there might be ONE place that you can frequent that can’t possibly, POSSIBLY get political. Not sure how you can get here from a funny dog story but…congratulations?
It all comes around, Lori. Lol
I'm thinking it was George W Bush who had two dogs, Scottish terriers. Also, Obama had two dogs at one point. You don't have to wonder who has NO pets, because he simply has no compassion, even toward animals, much less people.
One of your most heartwarming essays Sean. I’m still laughing. And I’m enjoying your
Illustrations too. 🐾❤️🐾
I laughed out loud.
Ridiculous! I Love It!!
Laughing out loud. Your dog descriptions are hilarious and sooo true.
Ha! I love it!