I go out in the yard for a number of reasons.
Sometimes it’s to do my business.
But that’s not always the case.
Sometimes it’s nice outside – or there are good smells out there – and I just want to hang out in the yard for awhile.
Other times my people tell me to go outside.
And when I come back in when I’m told they give me a treat.
I like that treat thing.
So sometimes I ask to go out…
…so I can come back in again and get a treat.
Hey people, I’m ready to come in now.
Are you gonna give me a treat?
What do you mean, no?
How about now?
I’m in my best treat pose.
Come on. I came back in the house, didn’t I?
That’s got to be good for something.
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misswhiplash
October 16, 2014 at 11:00 am
I would give you a treat anytime because you are so cuddly and beautiful and handsome
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 11:32 am
Patrecia, I’m coming over to your house. My people are stingy with the treats.
misswhiplash
October 16, 2014 at 12:24 pm
Well I would not give you loads of treats because too many will make you fat but I would give you lots of love
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Patrecia, I’ll never get fat. I’ll just jump up and down and run around some more. But I’ll take all the loves you will give me.
misswhiplash
October 17, 2014 at 5:18 am
loves you can have in abundance xxxxxxxxxxxx
marystreasurechest
October 16, 2014 at 11:10 am
I hope you had your treat. Who could refuse such a sweet face?. I know I couldn’t.as you are always such a good dog.
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 11:33 am
Mary, that’s what I say. I can’t figure out why my people think differently sometimes.
fredrieka
October 16, 2014 at 11:20 am
pee mail, squirrels, take care of buisness, stare at stuff, chase a ball suirrels, pee mail.. woooffff
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 11:33 am
Fredrieka, we’d have so much fun if we could go outside together.
Two French Bulldogs
October 16, 2014 at 11:28 am
There are a zillion more reasons too
Snorts,
Lily & Edward
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 11:34 am
Lily & Edward, I totally agree.
Genevieve Petrillo
October 16, 2014 at 1:14 pm
Did your people tell you you’re too smart for your own good? I feel like that’s coming if they didn’t say it already….
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 10:18 pm
Cupcake, it’s only good if it brings you extra treats.
tylersat99
October 16, 2014 at 1:29 pm
It is good when you come back on by yourself, Bongo. Unfortunately it doesn’t count, it only counts when you are called in and come. We think its unfair too especially Aspen. He is learning commands and gets treats when done correctly, then he will come over to do the new learned command but gets nothing since Mom didn’t ask . He has a hard time with that, mom always gives him lots of love and good boys but no treats. You might tell Mom you did a very pretty sit 🙂
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 10:20 pm
The only time my person tells me to sit is when she’s putting on my leash. I still don’t get any treats for it, but at least I get a walk.
tylersat99
October 16, 2014 at 10:27 pm
Getting a walk is a reward, what if you walked away all the time and never sat. Would you get a walk if Mom had to chase you? Aspen loves pets, scratches and being told he’s a good boy so that’s a treat to him too 🙂
DailyJuniorDogBlog
October 16, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Smart …… I have also used this strategy in my training. I pretend I don’t know how to do the thing she wants me to do. More attempts. More treats. (Don’t tell her, I ‘m still hungry)
Love your blog
Junior
Hungry Therapy Dog
Bongo
October 16, 2014 at 10:20 pm
Junior, it’s always good when we can trick our people into giving us extra treats.
Two French Bulldogs
October 17, 2014 at 6:44 am
We like looking for lizards and tree rats
Snorts,
Lily & Edward
Bongo
October 17, 2014 at 11:14 pm
Lily & Edward, sometimes lizards show up in my yard and on my trails, but I usually ignore them.
eripanwkevin
October 17, 2014 at 8:24 am
Oh yes!!! You’re in your best treat pose and it is unbearable not to give you a tear because of your cute face, Bongo!
Bongo
October 17, 2014 at 11:15 pm
Kevin, that’s what I say. I don’t know how anybody could turn me down.
Marty the Manx
October 17, 2014 at 6:09 pm
I couldn’t resist that adorable face Bongo! You would probably be a little chubby if you lived here 🙂
Marty’s Mom
Bongo
October 17, 2014 at 11:19 pm
Marty’s Mom, I’ll take the chubby. I’m on my way to your house!