Wednesday

A Boone Story

     Boone was the 5th puppy I raised for Leader Dogs For The Blind.  He would always watch TV.  It did not surprise me when he was "career changed"  because he was "easily distracted".  Usually the puppies pay no attention at all to TV.

     Boone had a problem with knowing if he was seeing reality or not.  One day he was watching Martha Stewart.  That day she had a whole bunch of cats and dogs on the show -- all on a table.  Boone eyed up the terrier pup and watched him go back and forth on the table.  Pretty soon that terrier pup jumped off the table and out of sight on the left side of the screen.

     Boone started wagging his tail quickly, and ran up to the left side of the TV --- to go see that terrier pup.  He could not figure out where he went!  He was so ready to play.  We had a good laugh.

      Another time he was watching the news. They were showing a mountain lion treed in someones back yard.  I had never heard him growl at any time before, but when he saw that mountain lion, he knew instinctively it was not a good thing and growled viciously -- all the while backing up.    .....animal behavior is so interesting.



Boone 8 months old.
Now a family pet.  The career he decided on :-)
.....dr momi

15 comments:

Old Time Cindy said...

That is so funny and so cute at the same time!
Thanks for your support...all is good now.

TexWisGirl said...

sounds like quite the character. family pet sounds like a divine choice for him!

Jill said...

How adorbale! Pets are so much fun and he is a beauty!

Roxey Lucey said...

I remember him watching tv in the motel room when we were bringing him back to Leader Dog

Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio Photography said...

Awww what a sweet boy...Some family is very lucky to have him in their lives.

Blessings Kelsie

Candy C. said...

What great stories! Family pet sounds like a pretty good job to me! :)

Jody said...

Too funny. At least you know he'll be there for you when a Mountain Lion shows up.

Debbie said...

smart and adorable!! i think he choose the right "career path"!!

Michaele said...

What a beautiful and smart dog. He looks so distinguished in that photo. Laughing at the little flower.

Flat Creek Farm said...

Boone is adorable, in looks and personality! He's found his perfect career. Hugs to Boone! -Tammy

jp@A Green Ridge said...

Learning from our pets is so wonderful and all we need to give them in exchange is our time!...:)JP

dr momi said...

Thanks for all the comments everyone.....I love comments! :-)

Mama Pea said...

Well, you can't say he wasn't observant! What a great family dog he must be. Good boy!

Rae said...

What a handsome dog. Looks so much like my own yellow Lab. Sadly I lost him a year ago to illness. He was a TV watcher too.

Rose said...

All animals have their own personality...always fun to watch.