Reminds me of a time in the Air Force. We were cadets practising at playing “army” (because airplanes are too expensive for us to play with). We were in full camouflage gear and had to “stealthily” cross the four-lane highway that led into the Academy reservation.
There was a small break in traffic, so we dashed across and went face down on the center meridian to wait for another break to finish the crossing. At rush hour, there were no more breaks. Worse, tourists got out of their cars to photograph us. I’m not saying there was laughing but there was definitely pointing.
In the end, I sent two guys forward to stop traffic so we could complete the crossing. Under camo paint, no one can see you blush. :)
I have this problem with my dog. She doesn’t understand the concept of language, so I have to use other forms of communication with her. Lately I have been giving her the evening treat first with my hand closed over it (like a fist, but non-threatening) and that means “sit,” and then I put my hand behind my back, and that means “lie down.” She does it repeatedly at home. Sometimes I can actually hear her hit the floor for the lie down part. She really does a fine job. She will not do it in front of anyone else. Today we had an unexpected call to go to the hospital so my dog could help calm a young girl getting a blood draw, and of course we stayed for visits. A nurse wanted my dog to sit for a treat, and of course my dog was unreactive to the verbal command. I held up my hand in the same way I do it at home, suggested she try that with the treat inside her fist and my dog sat so fast for her I barely had time to be excited. Every nurse in the room was as surprised as I was. Finally, we may be making some progress with some homemade hand signals. The nurse actually did try the proper hand signal for sit, but it’s too subtle for my dog.
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
Thought the whole point of this was to get this kind of reaction.
Charliegirl Premium Member over 1 year ago
I don’t know what they’re up to, but I love it.
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
They don’t have to worry about focus, all those cameras will do that for them!
jagedlo over 1 year ago
“ignore them”? That may be a bigger trick than the one he’s trying to get them to do…
[Traveler] Premium Member over 1 year ago
Paparazzi
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Awww! So cute! ☺️❤️
rmercer Premium Member over 1 year ago
Seen it. The cat does a backflip before catching the ball in its teeth, while the dog barks a C minor chord.
uniquename over 1 year ago
MasterBlaster?
prrdh over 1 year ago
Next, they round up all the squirrels.
ladykat over 1 year ago
Giddy-up!
el_eye over 1 year ago
Ah…that’s Charlie Brown just above the end of the cat tail.
KEA over 1 year ago
wish this was a video
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
Reminds me of a time in the Air Force. We were cadets practising at playing “army” (because airplanes are too expensive for us to play with). We were in full camouflage gear and had to “stealthily” cross the four-lane highway that led into the Academy reservation.
There was a small break in traffic, so we dashed across and went face down on the center meridian to wait for another break to finish the crossing. At rush hour, there were no more breaks. Worse, tourists got out of their cars to photograph us. I’m not saying there was laughing but there was definitely pointing.
In the end, I sent two guys forward to stop traffic so we could complete the crossing. Under camo paint, no one can see you blush. :)
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
I have this problem with my dog. She doesn’t understand the concept of language, so I have to use other forms of communication with her. Lately I have been giving her the evening treat first with my hand closed over it (like a fist, but non-threatening) and that means “sit,” and then I put my hand behind my back, and that means “lie down.” She does it repeatedly at home. Sometimes I can actually hear her hit the floor for the lie down part. She really does a fine job. She will not do it in front of anyone else. Today we had an unexpected call to go to the hospital so my dog could help calm a young girl getting a blood draw, and of course we stayed for visits. A nurse wanted my dog to sit for a treat, and of course my dog was unreactive to the verbal command. I held up my hand in the same way I do it at home, suggested she try that with the treat inside her fist and my dog sat so fast for her I barely had time to be excited. Every nurse in the room was as surprised as I was. Finally, we may be making some progress with some homemade hand signals. The nurse actually did try the proper hand signal for sit, but it’s too subtle for my dog.