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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsHow to freak out your dog.
1) Grab his or her ear.
2) Give it a tug, then,
3) quickly fist up your hand and bring it to your mouth and pretend you're eating something.
You may have to do it a few times, but the dog may begin to wonder if you've turned into a carnivore. Expect some hostile behavior.
Hugs, kisses and treats generally return the dog to his or her previous disposition.
Leith
(7,813 posts)For example, the only way I teased my cats was to put my hand palm down in front of him, tuck in the ring finger and pinkie and move my index and middle fingers like the hand is walking toward the cat. They will get instant crazy eyes with a gentle and playful "attack" to protect himself. A good time is had by all.
This is also acceptable:
Baitball Blogger
(46,756 posts)She is fine with it.
Leith
(7,813 posts)Have you ever gently nommed on his ears with your lips covering your teeth so you don't accidentally hurt him? You have to say "nom nom" as best you can while doing it (quietly, too, because you are right outside their sensitive ears). Your pet will enjoy the silliness (they have a great sense of humor).
Baitball Blogger
(46,756 posts)Love my dogs, but they can find the raunchiest things on our dog walks.
Codeine
(25,586 posts)demmiblue
(36,875 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,756 posts)When she wants my attention, she grabs one of my socks and dares me to take it from her. It's all about the attention.
Leith
(7,813 posts)I was playing tug-of-war with him with one of his toys once. Yes, I was down on the floor. Of course, I let him pull the toy out of my hand and I made a big show of trying and failing to catch him to get it back. He strutted happily away with his toy and the joy of victory. Fun times.
Baitball Blogger
(46,756 posts)The little one gets very defensive and tries to stop the big one from chasing him. Really amazing how the little one is the alpha.
Codeine
(25,586 posts)Witnesses report the victim was "mercilessly fucking with" the animal, who eventually "had enough of his shit" and "went postal on his ass."
Film at 11.
Baitball Blogger
(46,756 posts)We are both in playful mode. Just because a dog barks during playtime doesn't mean she's going to attack.
Codeine
(25,586 posts)Most doggies are a tolerant lot to put up with us naked apes at all.
Baitball Blogger
(46,756 posts)do. Can't imagine being without them.