Basset Professional Organizer

jaleely · 10-12-2011, 03:44 AM

Bowser's rules of organization:

Mama or Dada must be near at all times.
You can ONLY poop by the back fence.
You can ONLY pee in the potty box.
Exceptions: As soon as it's dark, you may only pee on the grass in the front yard. You must bug all humans and cry until you are allowed to go out the front to pee. Pooping is still okay in the back yard by the fence, but only if the porch light is on. There is no going out the back until the porch light is on.

Water must be consumed in gallons.
At night, and once upstairs, you may only drink water upstairs. If a human tries to give you water downstairs, ignore them, go upstairs, and wait by the upstairs water bowl until the human gives in and gives you water in that location.

Every night before bed it is time to play with a toy. Squeaker toys are preferred, but quite ones are acceptable if dada is already asleep.

All toys, at any time of day, must be soft and fuzzy. No socks. No rubber.
Paper can be chewed instead of a toy, but before bed there is no exception to the toy rule.

Once in the kitchen, one rug must be lied on. If mama is at the sink, take the one by the microwave. If a human is by the microwave, don't move.

When dada makes nachos, make sure to be in the kichen salivating, because he ALWAYS drops some.

When dada leaves for work, his side of the bed is forefit.

Always guard mama when she's in the bathroom. She might never come out! Plop outside the door loudly, and if she lets you in, be wary that sometimes that means it's bath-time.

Never eat pills that you're given, only eat them if you've stolen the pill bottle for them. That way you can see what you're getting.

Make sure to keep on eye on mama's chapstick at all times. Grab it as SOON as she gets up and leaves it, that way there is plenty of time to eat it before she gets back.

CatherineM · 10-12-2011, 10:31 AM

All of my bassets have been afraid of the dark too. Not sure why.

Mikey T · 10-12-2011, 10:46 AM

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All of my bassets have been afraid of the dark too. Not sure why

Leave good stuff on the counters edge just before going to bed turn off all the ligh and lets se how afraid of the dark the remain!

I have a few basset that routine was very important to. If the routine was interrupted they would have to start over again. some what akin to OCD but not taken to the extreme of being disruptive. and otheres that weill empbraced change.

Wworm · 10-12-2011, 02:11 PM

Oh Bowsah, those are some good rules!!

Boomer's Mom · 10-12-2011, 02:17 PM

We like your rules, Bowsah! ::nod::

I'm not afraid of the dark. Oh no I'm not!

henry'smum · 10-12-2011, 02:21 PM

I like Mr Mikeys idea. Hen isnt scared of the dark, but he is scared of missing out on something when i go to another room, he also likes to huff and puff through the space under a closed door!

Kirska · 11-30-2011, 12:18 AM

Anabelle loves the dark and was mostly nocturnal for the first few months we had her. Slept all day and would go out and wander the yard at night.

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 11-30-2011, 02:10 AM

Really, I thought it was just Molly that was afraid of the dark. Out to pee, then straight into the house. Then Winston started to act like that. Glad my two aren't nuts (well...).

And they are also becoming creatures of routine. Before he settles for the night, Winston must eat dinner, go potty, chew a bone, chase his tail, run the basset 500 (preferably with Molly right behind him), then it's time to sleep on the end of the sofa.

Ahh...to be a basset hound

Princess Buttercup · 11-30-2011, 01:55 PM

PB would like to add: "Never, EVER, walk downstairs to go outside unless the humans give you a treat. Even if you're the one whining, ringing/smacking the bell repeatedly, dancing around like you're gonna pee your fur pants... once the human is downstairs, just lie down & make yourself comfortable. Whatever you do, DO NOT GO DOWN THE STAIRS! Always wait for the treat. Be advised the treats come especially quickly on early work mornings!"

Barney'spal · 11-30-2011, 02:07 PM

Barney LOVES nighttime. I think its because most of the animals come out then...owls hooting, coyotes howling and deer crossing by back fence. I have to work to get him in...He's spooky...will sit under back porch light and just stare into the darkness...probably all night if I let him. He's very, very routine orientated...am trying to change morning walk to afternoon...not going over well.

10-12-2011, 03:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
jaleely Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 942	Basset Professional Organizer Bowser's rules of organization: Mama or Dada must be near at all times. You can ONLY poop by the back fence. You can ONLY pee in the potty box. Exceptions: As soon as it's dark, you may only pee on the grass in the front yard. You must bug all humans and cry until you are allowed to go out the front to pee. Pooping is still okay in the back yard by the fence, but only if the porch light is on. There is no going out the back until the porch light is on. Water must be consumed in gallons. At night, and once upstairs, you may only drink water upstairs. If a human tries to give you water downstairs, ignore them, go upstairs, and wait by the upstairs water bowl until the human gives in and gives you water in that location. Every night before bed it is time to play with a toy. Squeaker toys are preferred, but quite ones are acceptable if dada is already asleep. All toys, at any time of day, must be soft and fuzzy. No socks. No rubber. Paper can be chewed instead of a toy, but before bed there is no exception to the toy rule. Once in the kitchen, one rug must be lied on. If mama is at the sink, take the one by the microwave. If a human is by the microwave, don't move. When dada makes nachos, make sure to be in the kichen salivating, because he ALWAYS drops some. When dada leaves for work, his side of the bed is forefit. Always guard mama when she's in the bathroom. She might never come out! Plop outside the door loudly, and if she lets you in, be wary that sometimes that means it's bath-time. Never eat pills that you're given, only eat them if you've stolen the pill bottle for them. That way you can see what you're getting. Make sure to keep on eye on mama's chapstick at all times. Grab it as SOON as she gets up and leaves it, that way there is plenty of time to eat it before she gets back. __________________ Baby Bowsah's Bwog

10-12-2011, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,972	Oh Bowsah, those are some good rules!! __________________ see what the Worm is up to: http://bassetworm.blogspot.com/

10-12-2011, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	We like your rules, Bowsah! ::nod:: I'm not afraid of the dark. Oh no I'm not! __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

11-30-2011, 12:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kirska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 934	Anabelle loves the dark and was mostly nocturnal for the first few months we had her. Slept all day and would go out and wander the yard at night. __________________ Mom to Anabelle and Lila, rescued ladies and Harley, Corgi/Beagle/Basset/?? mutt "Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog." - Richard C. Call

11-30-2011, 02:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	Really, I thought it was just Molly that was afraid of the dark. Out to pee, then straight into the house. Then Winston started to act like that. Glad my two aren't nuts (well...). And they are also becoming creatures of routine. Before he settles for the night, Winston must eat dinner, go potty, chew a bone, chase his tail, run the basset 500 (preferably with Molly right behind him), then it's time to sleep on the end of the sofa. Ahh...to be a basset hound __________________ Michelle - proudly owned by Molly (21 mos) and Winston (14 months). Molly McFreckles' World: The adventures of a Basset Hound living with Addison's Disease and a baby brother named Winston

10-12-2011, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	All of my bassets have been afraid of the dark too. Not sure why.

10-12-2011, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	I like Mr Mikeys idea. Hen isnt scared of the dark, but he is scared of missing out on something when i go to another room, he also likes to huff and puff through the space under a closed door!

11-30-2011, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Princess Buttercup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 364	PB would like to add: "Never, EVER, walk downstairs to go outside unless the humans give you a treat. Even if you're the one whining, ringing/smacking the bell repeatedly, dancing around like you're gonna pee your fur pants... once the human is downstairs, just lie down & make yourself comfortable. Whatever you do, DO NOT GO DOWN THE STAIRS! Always wait for the treat. Be advised the treats come especially quickly on early work mornings!"

11-30-2011, 02:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	Barney LOVES nighttime. I think its because most of the animals come out then...owls hooting, coyotes howling and deer crossing by back fence. I have to work to get him in...He's spooky...will sit under back porch light and just stare into the darkness...probably all night if I let him. He's very, very routine orientated...am trying to change morning walk to afternoon...not going over well. __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

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