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[Faraday40]

My dad says you need to rename him "chuckie".

What I think he really needs is a BIG backyard to run off all that energy. Hey, I've got it! YOU have a big backyard!


edit to add: Don't worry I wouldn't actually do that to you. Besides, I've already threatened to leave him with @chickendreams24 . Her Dane Bella and our Kepler would make quite the destructive duo.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Hey, I've got it! YOU have a big backyard!

I do. But some of it isn't fenced and if we cant reign him in......
We could put a long rope on him though and let him run with that. That is what i did when Rangers "girlfriend " came to stay so we could hipefully get baby Rangers. (We didnt get any) *sigh*

 

[Tortoise]

One more thing....
The dog also learned that we don't always respond with his favorite game of "chase the dog" and/or tug-of-war. (We're trying not to react when he does naughty things for attention - like jumping on the sofa.) He has since learned to grab a knife (from the knife storage block) and run like crazy around the house. He likes to chew on the handles, so the blade is pointing out as he runs. The 1st time it was a dirty knife from the sink but he has since learned how to grab a clean one from the holder that sits in the far back corner of the kitchen counter.

OMG, you need to get a toy knife and a creepy killer costume and dress him for Halloween.
My Bull Terrier has some of the same problems your dog has. Everything is on her time, except she loves really really loves food and treats of any kind, including garbage. She also likes eating mail, her poop, nope she's not fussy, yuck. She steals shoes, socks slippers etc, but will only chew on them if we ignore her. She will shove it in your face to make sure we see what she has. If we ignore she starts chewing and ripping it. She's very smart but very very hard. Like a two year old. She turned 12 in July. She has slowed some and showing her age, but she has her times she still acts like that two year old. She isn't as bad as yours but close enough I really feel for you lol. Good luck. If he is anything like mine, he won't grow out of it.

 

[Molpet]

Thankfully he won't try it while on a leash, so it hasn't happened in a while. There was nothing scarier than having a wild, energetic dog running around the house with a knife. We told the kids to NOT attempt taking it away and come get us. Nothing like hearing the kids call out, "MOM, the dog has a knife again!"

knives need to go in a drawn for now
you need to borrow my shock collar.. but he is probably smart enough to figure out when it's not on he can run amok

 

[homeschoolin momma]

What a wonderful afternoon with Faraday40 and her kids. There was a lot of trampoline jumping, shooting arrows, pistols, rifles and fishing! Unfortunately we only caught 1 fish that was tiny. Feeding all the chickens bread and chasing down "bowling ball" lavender babies. Two magically found their way into the back of the car. I really hope they grow up to be good breeders! It was a really great time.
Going to starved rock tomorrow!

My DS with the one lone fish

Faraday got a lot more pictures than i did. Hopefully some will make an appearance.....

 

[Molpet]

What a wonderful afternoon with Faraday40 and her kids. There was a lot of trampoline jumping, shooting arrows, pistols, rifles and fishing! Unfortunately we only caught 1 fish that was tiny. Feeding all the chickens bread and chasing down "bowling ball" lavender babies. Two magically found their way into the back of the car. I really hope they grow up to be good breeders! It was a really great time.
Going to starved rock tomorrow!

My DS with the one lone fish
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Faraday got a lot more pictures than i did. Hopefully some will make an appearance.....

Glad you all had a great time

 

[Faraday40]

Faraday got a lot more pictures than i did. Hopefully some will make an appearance.....

Oh, I'm sure I've got some great ones. I know I have a hilarious video of a lady running around, trying to catch a chicken with a fishing net. (I just couldn't resist.)


Gotta get the kids off to bed, but I'll share some pics soon.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Oh, I'm sure I've got some great ones. I know I have a hilarious video of a lady running around, trying to catch a chicken with a fishing net. (I just couldn't resist.)

Oh I'm sure you do! Can't wait to see that one. My thighs are hurting just a little after that jog.....those jogs, around the pasture!

 

[Faraday40]

Had a fun visit with @homeschoolin momma. Everyone slept well that night.

There was LOTS of Jumping

Shooting practice

1st time fishing for the kids

Little Mama Phoenix:

Beautiful Ranger:

Poor Ranger got into some burrs while fishing

DS got to hold a snake (but didn't want anything to do with the guinea pig. LOL)

The lavender orps

....and as promised

I like how her loving DD was cheering her on.

Thank you for a wonderful day.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

@Faraday40 those are some great pictures! You made phoe not look so grumpy! It was so much fun! It's just what I needed before heading into this already challenging week.