I love Dogs me...

I think we are of like minds, Brian.

I, too, was thinking how good it is to see the balance redressed by using this thread again to post great stories about dogs.

You always know where you stand with dogs. They don’t pretend to be something they’re not and they always have their true feelings on display. 

Thats a great mantra "ignore the bad, reward the good". Long may it be so. 

Yes TW, that "Mantra" was first taught to me by my Grandfather, now, Two Alsations, one Lab/Doberman cross and a Heiinz 57 later, it still holds true.

It's instilled in my grandchildren and just watching my eldest G'daughter teach Alfie to do a complete roll over in fifteen minutes, using that method, proves to me just how good a piece of advice it is

I too enjoyed your description of Alfie's exploits, BT. Great to hear all about him. Flyte too loved a roll in the snow, but disgraced himself the other day chasing a Lapwing into the estuarine mud when the tide was out. Any amount subsequent rolls In the snow   didn't remove all the mud so a wash and towel down was required, and even then the smell lingered for a few days. However he was soon forgiven by OH, and  hopefully won't get up to that trick again.

Dogs- 100% Loyalty, no ifs nor buts. Good listeners, never disagree, interested in everything you say, grateful for the food they get. To end it all they have a way about them that prolongs the lives of Humans. . . .Whats not to like?👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

Please don’t judge me, I know I’m a sloppy beggar😨😬😂😂😂

Nice one, Rocky 

I think our dogs know more about us than we know about them , the last couple of days I've had a stinking cold and haven't been able mine for her walks , yet she seams to know why I can't and hasn't gone to her lead cupboard 

If you want to know who loves you more, lock your dog and your wife in the garden shed. Wait for 1 hour then let them out. you'ii soon see who is really happy to see you and wants to kiss your face 

I tried that Milo, when I opened the door............I found Alfie sat on Mrs bt's knee

They can be rather fickle at times too.