We want to thank our friend, Rowena over at Beyond the Flow for nominating us to participate in the 3-Day Quote Challenge. Mom thought about it for about 87 seconds and then realized it could be a very cool way to check out some pawsome quotes by uprights about dogs.
Hi there, Sam here. Poor little Elsa was a little overwhelmed at all the nice things every one said to her yesterday so I said I got this one, li’l sis [appaws…graciously accepted here]. As her big brother, I just want to say many thanks for all your kind words. It means the world to mom who is absolutely rabid about spreading the word on the horrors of puppy mills.
So back to the quote challenge. Here’s the first quote mom found that made her smile. Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist of whom we are big fans. We had gone to a large park in the city a while ago and took some photos of me in the gorgeous autumn light. I’m not prone to cocking my head very often, so she started making all these goofy noises and flapping her wings paws to catch my attention with the hopes of capturing a pic like this one. My thought was “WTH” is wrong with that woman? I have never been so embarrassed to see everyone in the park looking at her like she had lost her marbles. A dignified dog like myself has to maintain a certain level of decorum and poise and mom just blew my whole ‘cool dude’ reputation. Now I know how teenagers feel when their pawrents say or do something totally weird [insert eye roll here]. My mom…I think I’ll keep her. 
“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’” — Dave Barry
Ever say anything ‘foolish’ to your dog? What was his reaction?
Live, love, bark! <3
hahaha good one! great picture to go along with the quote.
Thanks so much for taking on the challenge, Monika and Sam. This probably my most favourite photo of Sam to date. He is so cute and doing something silly or plying him with treats to get that look is so worth it!!
xx Rowena
Except I’ll be forever known as that ‘crazy’ lady at the park. LOL
I talk to Tallulah and Harper Lee the whole time we’re out for our morning walks. I’m sure the people in the neighborhood think I’m crazy. But I’m quite certain my dogs think I’m brilliant. 😉
Ditto here. The neighbors can go pound sand when it comes to communicating with my dogs. 😉
You look studlee an hansum Sam!!!
Mee finks Hu’manss act a bit goofy around their own kits an doggies….
LadyMum does day “Cheeze Mousie” when shee iss tryin to get a foto of mee….then shee sayss “Cheeze It”….mee has NO idea why shee sayss it butt shee iss happy which iss good rite???
Pawrents say the strangest things sometimes. But we love them for it, right? 😉
Oh yes Sam mee luvss LadyMum even when shee sayss weerd fingss….an that iss ALOT!!! 😉
I love Dave Barry!
We love your head tilt, Sam! Mama loves to say silly things to us in the tone of voice she uses for “Do you want a cookie” and we give her the head tilt in hopes that we will get one!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Smart doggies!
Dakota is much more intelligent and well-versed than I am, he thinks everything I say is rather insipid!
Nonsense…I have it on good authority he adores you and hangs on every word. 😉
Despite my reputation as a bird brain, I never say anything foolish. I can always blame it on someone else because, after all, I just parroted what someone else said.
Talk to my cats? I get scolded by them especially if I am a nano second late with dinner. They do think I’m great though. Especially when I have a can of cat food in my hand.
The great equalizer between (wo)man and beast…canned food and a can opener! LOL
Thank God for thumbs.
Cool! This will be so much fun. I can’t wait to read your quotes. Mom talks to us anipals all of the time. We always look at her like she’s crazy – snorts with piggy laughter. XOXO – Bacon
Bacon…as a fellow mom, I can assure you we are crazy! 😉
Say something? More like do something, just like your Mom did Sam, trying to get the right pose or expression for that perfect camera shot. We do make 2-legged fools of ourselves for you guys and gals.
And happily so, Amy!
Say anything foolish?? ME???
Weeellllllll….. Cole to my knowledge never shared any of my silly talk to his friends so I’m not telling either. He cocked his head to us all the time and it is so endearing. LeeAnna
Sam rarely does so when I was able to capture it, I was beyond elated. Maybe the jumping up and down squealing like a girl embarrassed him more than the strange sounds. LOL
that is true…. Easy even agreed as I said we need 23 rolls of wallpaper for the kitchen (mathematical blackout) … Mark nearly swooned LOL
“Mathematical blackouts” are definitely tilt headed territory. I often suffer from those blackouts myself. 😉
Love your quote! Your head tilt is cute, S. I tilt when Mom says, “Wanna come?” Sometimes I think it’s just too good to be true that she’s taking me along, even though she takes me with her a lot!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Ooh you’re right, Cupcake…anytime we can go out all together should be tilt-head worthy!