Head shy?

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I am constantly amazed at the intelligence of our pets.  My cat Banjo who lives with his dad opens the fridge when his food isn't to his liking, has opened a freezer and defrosted a huge amount of food and turns on the tap when he would rather have fresh water.  

It takes a while to learn the workings of the mind of our pets and Riley is no exception.  Here is a little example,  Those who know my past postings will know that Riley knows the command 'leave it' which means that if he has alrady got something in his mouth that he shouldn't he will instantly drop it.  Unfortunately it was a little too late for my expensive Chanel reading glasses that got a little chewed and scratched before they were dropped.  I did actually need an excuse for a new pair so I am secretly happy that I had to go and have an eye test and choose a new pair even if they do cost an arm and a leg.   I spend so long on my computer that my prescription was just doubled!!  

Today I reached out my hand to pet Riley and he backed away 'What the heck"? I suddenly thought, this boy can't be head shy??? I then I looked at him and he was looking back at me in a very odd way.  I can't quite describe the look but he fixed me with a guilty stare and then promptly dropped something that he had hidden in the back of his mouth.  It was a magnet that had fallen off the fridge that I didn't even know about!!!  I picked it up and he came over for a cuddle and I praised him for 'leaving it' even though I hadn't issued the command.   Riley knew he had something forbidden and then  thought I had found out so he did the right thing .  I do think he is the most smart and sweet natured dog I have ever had and he is certainly one very loved Doodle who is a constant delight to both me and his dad.

 

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

That is amazing. Daisy will come into where ever we are and clearly let us know she has something in her mouth, she has no intention of dropping it she wants us to chase her to get it.

And I realize this is totally of subject but I also learned a new term and Daisy definitely is" Head Shy". Anyone who wants to pet her has to go under her chin, if they reach to pet the top of her head she ducks and dodges. Wonder why? We are always saying sure you can pet her but you have to go under not over.

[Melody & Bruin]

great training Mom! 

[Camilla and Darwin]

Aw, what a smart guy! Darwin always acts very guilty when he has something he shouldn't. He comes into the room with his head ducked... LOL. 

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Riley you are a smart boy!

BruceGirl, I was raised Catholic so I can second that!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Yes, Riley is one of the smartest and sweetest doodles around. Such a good, good boy! 

[BG and Gavin]

That Riley is a good, good boy!  So smart.  I wonder if he is Catholic.  I have always maintained that to be Catholic is to be guilty! :D

[Jennifer and Jack]

He is so smart!!!! I think his mommy might have something to do with it

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Riley is such a good boy....he wants to make his Mom happy.

[Leslie and Halas]

He told on himself!  But what a good boy to leave it when he thought you caught him.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

You have very smart animals!! Tara has always brought me the things she finds on the floor that she knows she isn't supposed to have. It is really funny because she walks up with a certain wiggly behavior and I just KNOW she is coming with something "naughty" in her mouth!