If you visited before and don't know what type of dogs we own, they are English Shepherds.They are a lovely breed, and yes, they are hairy monsters, leaving ball of downy fur all over the place, but they a lovely medium sized dog, with a mix of guard dog and herding dog.
They come with a list of their own set of breed traits, and of these traits is to follow you around - everywhere.
Quite often while I'm walking around outside, (or even inside for that matter) It never ceases to amaze me how they can make me feel os darn popular, and all I did was walk across the back yard ! Its like having my own personal entourage following me about - but it can be most annoying at times. 
Why?
Why?
Well, for one thing, they *have* to go everywhere you go, and try their darnest to make sure they stick to you like glue. Some days its so bad it makes me feel like I'm living with stalkers. No privcy in the bathroom, pushing the door open "what you doin in there?" They get offended if you don't take them with you in the car, and they can't understand why you won't let them in when their feet are wet.
They are easy to loose because they are so clingy that quite often if I back up without looking, I'm sure to step on one of them. 
They have been told so often to "move" they probably think its a 'pet' name. However, when they do move, with mulitiple dogs, they just switch places.
They have been told so often to "move" they probably think its a 'pet' name. However, when they do move, with mulitiple dogs, they just switch places. They stick close to you no matter where you are - or aren't. I guess they are a breed that just is really bonded to the family and don't like to excluded from anything, even as boring as waiting around for office work to be completed.
At least they don't want your autograph, they rather sniff your crotch, or stick their nose up your bum while your putting your boots on - Oh they just did!
Thanks for stopping by, Barb
Too comical,love the pic of Gyp peering through the door.
ReplyDeleteWe have noticed increased "herding" of family members in an effort to corral/contain them for ease of shadowing. Here's the scenario:
After an outing, one family member parks the car in the garage while the other takes the dogs into house, with one dog pulling forward and one focused ES walking determinedly backwards, maintaining a vigilant watch on the family member still in the car. Coaxed into the house, he stands and watches the door until the delinquent family member enters the house, then he does a headcount.
Scenario 2. While sick in bed last week, husband leashes dog to go for a walk. Misha, leash trailing, whips around at the front door to race back to my bed, whining and barking at me to "get up and get going" I finally marched him to the door and into the car in my pajamas and slippers. I know they have loose eyes but his burned a hole into my retreating frame. It doesn't seem to matter what family member is outstanding, upstairs, outside, in the car, he counts us all and insists on a buddy system. Of course, he is the buddy. I don't know how many times I have hit my head on a suddenly swinging walk in closet door as he butts his head in to see if I've got my sock on yet. You're right, pros and cons to that breed trait.
. . . lol - totally agree! Just stepped on Lexi's paw this afternoon as I started to turn around from the stove. She was right there! I didn't even know it. Same with Huddy - he's NEVER out of site . . . always knows just what we're doing!
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