Neighbor dog, a Chihuahua, once chased a chipmunk up my gutter downspout. Dog destroyed the downspout trying to get him. I think the chipmunk died of heart failure.
My golden loved to watch the squirrels under and on the bird feeder in the back yard. They weren’t afraid of her as she sat on the porch. If she felt Mom watching her, she’d pretend to chase them away from the bird seed, and the squirrels would pretend to be terrified. Really funny. Once, she almost caught one and did a hard tumble to avoid running over him.
Catfeet Premium Member about 5 years ago
Those squirrels might not be smart, but at least they’re cute!
pony21 Premium Member about 5 years ago
The squirrel might be dumb, but our Rover is brilliant.
jpayne4040 about 5 years ago
Good for you, Rover! Giving equal opportunity to all squirrels!
about 5 years ago
He makes a good point, Red.
assrdood about 5 years ago
Neighbor dog, a Chihuahua, once chased a chipmunk up my gutter downspout. Dog destroyed the downspout trying to get him. I think the chipmunk died of heart failure.
mymontana about 5 years ago
RED & ROVERLet Rover think that a squirrel would be that slow – love and hugs – to our dearest friends
david_42 about 5 years ago
If the dogs spook a squirrel and it runs across the street and gets hit by a car, does it count for the dogs’ kill ratio?
TracyFan 65 about 5 years ago
In over 60 years of watching dogs chase squirrels, I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen one catch it.
Zebrastripes about 5 years ago
It’s in their instincts to chase….go on in, I’ll be in shortly….
marilynnbyerly about 5 years ago
My golden loved to watch the squirrels under and on the bird feeder in the back yard. They weren’t afraid of her as she sat on the porch. If she felt Mom watching her, she’d pretend to chase them away from the bird seed, and the squirrels would pretend to be terrified. Really funny. Once, she almost caught one and did a hard tumble to avoid running over him.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 5 years ago
No, to Rover it’s just a fast speeding body and tail, lol!
WCraft Premium Member about 5 years ago
Hmmmm…Rover has never said anything mean to Red so I guess we’ll let that last thought/comment stand as is?
drds2 about 5 years ago
The other night an opposum made it past our dog, to be found at daybreak, clinging to our verandah post!