The Old Folks Home

[Bunnylady]

My understanding is that terriers can be . . um . . independent, and not respond well to training. Especially Jack Russells. Though there are exceptions= a dog in Fraser, and a childrens TV show introducing classic books. years ago I worked with a JR to clear rats out of a barn; he did a great job! Just not a dog to pat and cuddle with--total working dog. McGee THey are trainable, just not as easy as other breeds . . .

The dog (Eddie) on Frasier was originally played by a JRT named Moose, and later by his son, Enzo. Moose was impossible for his first owners; it was only when he wound up in the hands of experienced animal trainers and given a "job" that his potential was realized:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose_(dog)

(And here's the dog from Wishbone, if you're curious!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer_(dog)

My sound for "don't even think of going there" is more like ahh! Of course, I have a glare that puts even broody stink-eye to shame; when you deal with something as big as a horse, you need something in the arsenal to head it off before it begins. It's funny - I can walk through a flock of chickens without ruffling a feather, or scatter them with one look. Power! Bwahahahaha!

 

[superchemicalgirl]

I've never ever heard of "ENK" in my life. My mom was a "Tsk"er and if we were in trouble our names would grow exponentially with the level of trouble we were in. I was really in trouble when I heard JOSEPHINE KATH-A-LEEN ________ (long last name). My name isn't even Josephine... but apparently JODY! doesn't have an angry enough ring to it that they had to change it.

I got the coops/houses all cleaned out today. That chicken coop sure is a nasty job after a couple of months. Got the hay guy to deliver and stack my hay today and hopefully I'll have the human house cleaned up in a bit and the bread going. I have to go outside at some point today in the woods and try to find my gutters. We had terrible wind last night which ripped them right off the house. My wreath was in the middle of the driveway this morning. It sure has been weird weather - two weeks ago it was 55 and sunny, then we got almost a foot of snow, and the past week it's been rain, rain, rain.

 

[Arielle]

If I didn't have ENK in my vocabulary, I'd be lost. It works on children, really good on grandchildren, dogs and lo and behold, chickens. I just go ENK and point a finger at the abusing chick and she stops; think the finger works well with chickens.

I've never ever heard of "ENK" in my life. My mom was a "Tsk"er and if we were in trouble our names would grow exponentially with the level of trouble we were in. I was really in trouble when I heard JOSEPHINE KATH-A-LEEN ________ (long last name). My name isn't even Josephine... but apparently JODY! doesn't have an angry enough ring to it that they had to change it.

Frustrated moms have ALL used your moms techniquue, SCG; many eventually make it to "ENK" and a look. Saves the voice.

 

[Wisher1000]

I've never ever heard of "ENK" in my life.

Surely you know it, just spell it differently? I thought it was one of those primal sounds that span cultures and continents, like "ahhhh," *sigh,* and "ow!" It is a gutteral form of the more gentile, "Ut, ut, uh" with an accompanying finger wag,head tilt, and one raised eyebrow, only said with force and "I mean business" attitude. I agree with the earlier reference to " Don't even think about doing that!"

Cesar Milan's "SHht" is Spanish for "Enk".

 

[Stumpy]

Surely you know it, just spell it differently? I thought it was one of those primal sounds that span cultures and continents, like "ahhhh," *sigh,* and "ow!" It is a gutteral form of the more gentile, "Ut, ut, uh" with an accompanying finger wag,head tilt, and one raised eyebrow, only said with force and "I mean business" attitude. I agree with the earlier reference to " Don't even think about doing that!"

Good description, and I think some may pronounce it as more of an "anh," although as Wisher said, it's more guttural than pronounced.

 

[Wisher1000]

Stumpy (good morning, BTW) I also use the "anh" but it is the one where I don't expect any further reply.

Mom: Go and straighten up the gameroom before you go to your friends' house.
Boy: But, if ...
Mom: (raises two index fingers to collarbone height and chin just up and to the left) Anh, anh...
Boy: (head sinks slightly into shoulders) Yes, ma'am

If by chance, the objection continues, I give him a level stare and ask, "What is your answer?" They have known since they were two or three that the ONLY answer to that question is "Yes, ma'am." I don't have to ask for the correct answer often, though, they are good boys.

 

[KnobbyOaks]

Good description, and I think some may pronounce it as more of an "anh," although as Wisher said, it's more guttural than pronounced.

Enk is definitely guttural with a little nasal thrown in. The tsk to me is a sound of disapproval. Enk is tsk to a higher level.

Enk, however one wishes to spell it, is the sound of the contestant's buzzer when he gets the answer wrong.

 

[dsqard]

"Enk" also works on horses.

I have used it on my two youngest and they know what it means. I do find it comical that my five year old is testing DS because she thinks she can get away with it. I think he has been letting her get away with it because he thinks I would get mad if he reprimanded her harder. I have told him if she tries to back you up with her back end, give her a smack on the but. "ENK" would also work here with me since she knows better than to try it with me. 1000 pounds of horse has to listen to you or they will bowl you over. Mostly, all I have to do is give her "the look" (reference the picture before) and she knows to back off.

 

[Arielle]

Tough job being herd boss!! I'm looking forward to retirement already. LOL

 

[dsqard]

Everyone ready for some puppy love? Sydney has already got us all wrapped around his little paw.

Sydney with our two shelties. Skip is on the right and Laddie is on the left

Sydney with Blondie, our rescue dog. She is not quite sure what to make of him.

He really does have nice markings (not that I am biased or anything

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