Another Milestone....

[shelly]

I posted this in the"Blog section", but felt like sharing it here too, as we newly ex-puppy owners start to deal with our 'adult' dogs....

I  feel like a mom who just took the training wheels off her child's bicycle.... In recent weeks I have noticed that Tori no longer rings her bells by the door to go out. (Sniff, sniff)  She must think she's too big now for such immature communication - lol.  Miss "Big Girl Panties" just walks by the door and either just looks at us as if to say "Uh I'm waiting, here..." or gives a little yelp.  I'm so sad... I miss hearing those bells ringing... maybe I'll retrain her to ring them again... or better yet, start training "someone else"....

[Carol and Banjo]

Ohhh...that's so sweet! Puppyhood flies by for sure! Remember Shelly.....she'll ALWAYS be your baby! Good for you Tori!!!!

[Sally loves Maple & Lucky]

I know the feeling! Maple automatically sits and speaks for her food without command (yawn, how BORING) now and then there's a quick side glance to Lucky to see if she's sitting as if "what's the hold up"?!

[Deb, Connor & Simon]

My newfie was 9 1/2 years old and he rang the back door bells until he went to the Bridge. My collie is 8 yrs old and my goldendoodle is almost 3 yrs old and they are both enthusiastic bell ringers. My 14 month old Australian Labradoodle however, has never been a bell ringer, instead poking his leash & collar with his nose (it is hung on the leash hooks by the back door).

I think it's actually what your dog prefers vs an age related behavior. :-)