Us? Weird??

Beverly Anne · 03-16-2007, 01:33 AM

Last night I was reading at my desk in the den. Francis was lying on the couch but had been a bit rammy, unable to settle down and relax. Then the darling started in whining and jumping up onto my lap and being, in general, a pill.
I asked, "Wanna go poopies?"
No response, no tail wagging or jumping off to go to the door.
I asked, "Wanna treat?"
Again, no response. He kept whinging and acting anxious and needy and he was starting to drive me bonkers.
Finally I asked, "For God's sakes, Francis, what is it? Do you wanna go night night??"
Yup, tail starts wagging and he starts walking into the bedroom.
I mean, I've had husbands that were less demanding to go to bed.
Minutes later, there we were, cozy and snug. Me under the covers, struggling to stay in bed while reading my book and him on top of the covers spread out crossways with his pointy little head butted right up against my hip.
It's probably a good thing he's blind or he would have asked me to shut off the light.

murraysmom · 03-16-2007, 07:37 AM

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2hounds · 03-16-2007, 08:41 AM

My Gibbs is also very demanding about going to bed. He likes to go to bed early and will pester us to go with him. If we won't go then he'll huff and go by himself. Gotta love a dog that will tell you what they want. =)

~Heather

Aruuuu · 03-16-2007, 09:07 AM

HA! Francis may be blind, but he can still 'talk'!

biscuit · 03-16-2007, 11:08 AM

Oh, I so know this one!

One thing I also get is them lying around looking "fetching" and "come hither," hoping I'll take the hint and go cuddle with them.

We're just pitiful, aren't we?

LibbyRed · 03-16-2007, 01:34 PM

How funny. I like your "husband" comment.

Kaira · 03-16-2007, 01:59 PM

They do have personality.

I have the oposite problem; getting my basset into bed.
He has usually fallen asleep in the living room long before bed time.
Then he is veery reluctant to move.

Barbara Winters · 03-16-2007, 09:48 PM

That's just too funny Beverly Anne! You should write a book about your life with Francis.

I know my dogs have always stared at me when they really really wanted something. Usually food but for my Toby it was to go for a swim! I wonder if they would have done that if they were blind like Francis?

Barbie · 03-18-2007, 12:00 AM

Funny Francis!

Terry · 03-18-2007, 12:08 AM

Weird? Of course not! You are perfectly normal! It's every one else who is weird.

Francis is d*** lucky to have you looking out for him. God bless you both.

03-16-2007, 01:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Beverly Anne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston MA Posts: 737	Last night I was reading at my desk in the den. Francis was lying on the couch but had been a bit rammy, unable to settle down and relax. Then the darling started in whining and jumping up onto my lap and being, in general, a pill. I asked, "Wanna go poopies?" No response, no tail wagging or jumping off to go to the door. I asked, "Wanna treat?" Again, no response. He kept whinging and acting anxious and needy and he was starting to drive me bonkers. Finally I asked, "For God's sakes, Francis, what is it? Do you wanna go night night??" Yup, tail starts wagging and he starts walking into the bedroom. I mean, I've had husbands that were less demanding to go to bed. Minutes later, there we were, cozy and snug. Me under the covers, struggling to stay in bed while reading my book and him on top of the covers spread out crossways with his pointy little head butted right up against my hip. It's probably a good thing he's blind or he would have asked me to shut off the light. __________________ Francis's Bevy

03-16-2007, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,236	! ! !

03-16-2007, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	My Gibbs is also very demanding about going to bed. He likes to go to bed early and will pester us to go with him. If we won't go then he'll huff and go by himself. Gotta love a dog that will tell you what they want. =) ~Heather __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

03-16-2007, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	HA! Francis may be blind, but he can still 'talk'! __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

03-18-2007, 12:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Barbie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 140	Funny Francis! __________________ Cheers! Barb.

03-16-2007, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
biscuit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: oklahoma Posts: 5,234	Oh, I so know this one! One thing I also get is them lying around looking "fetching" and "come hither," hoping I'll take the hint and go cuddle with them. We're just pitiful, aren't we?

03-16-2007, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
LibbyRed Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 34	How funny. I like your "husband" comment.

03-16-2007, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kaira Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 225	They do have personality. I have the oposite problem; getting my basset into bed. He has usually fallen asleep in the living room long before bed time. Then he is veery reluctant to move.

03-16-2007, 09:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	That's just too funny Beverly Anne! You should write a book about your life with Francis. I know my dogs have always stared at me when they really really wanted something. Usually food but for my Toby it was to go for a swim! I wonder if they would have done that if they were blind like Francis?

03-18-2007, 12:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tiverton, RI, USA Posts: 3,525	Weird? Of course not! You are perfectly normal! It's every one else who is weird. Francis is d*** lucky to have you looking out for him. God bless you both. __________________ Moe and Terry "Don't worry, be happy"

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