I knew a puppy would be a distraction when I brought Tipper home last summer. I just didn't grasp how much. Not only will she chew shoes, she chews door frames, the stairs, cupboard knobs, and even the WINDOWS. No, not the window frames, but she actually tries to chew the flat glass. Don't ask me why.
The upshot is that I'm constantly distracted. Today, however, I found the secret to increasing my productivity:
Yep. Bribery in the form of a meaty bone. Trust me, it works. (At least for dogs. I don't recommend you try this with an infant.) The new bed and the meaty bone are presents she received for her first birthday last week. Turns out they were gifts for me! She even cast aside her favorite donut toy (on the right side of the picture), which NEVER happens.
However, once you give your pup that treat, don't try to take it away. This is the look you will get:
It says, "Don't. You. Dare."
2 comments:
Niki: We just brought home an older dog....still a distraction. She's constantly exploring. And the daily walks were time I didn't really have (or think about) before she came to live with us.
Bribes are good. Check. When we're at the pet store today, I'll have to pick up a treat for Indy.
How is Tipper doing?
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