mindgames

MIND GAMES POODLES PLAY WITH HUMANS

1. After your humans give you a bath, DON'T LET THEM TOWEL DRY YOU!

Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry yourself off on the

sheets. This is especially good if it's right before your human's bedtime.

2. Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come home, put your ears

back, tail between your legs, chin down and act as if you have done

something really bad. Then, watch as the humans frantically search the

house for the damage they think you have caused. (Note: This only works

when you have done absolutely nothing wrong.)

3. Let the humans teach you a brand new trick. Learn it perfectly.

Then the humans try to demonstrate it to someone else, stare blankly back

at the humans. Pretend you have no idea what they're talking about.

4. Make your humans be patient. When you go outside to go 'pee', sniff around

the entire yard as your humans wait. Act as if the spot you choose to go

pee will ultimately decide the fate of the earth.

5. Draw attention to the human. When out for a walk always pick the

busiest, most visible spot to go 'poo'. Take your time and

make sure everyone watches. This works particularly well if

your humans have forgotten to bring a plastic bag.

6. When out for a walk, alternate between choking and coughing every

time a strange human walks by.

7. Make your own rules. Don't always bring back the stick when

playing fetch with the humans. Make them go and chase it once in a while.

8. Hide from your humans. When your humans come home, don't greet

them at the door. Instead, hide from them, and make them think

something terrible has happened to you. (Don't reappear until

one of your humans is panic-stricken and close to tears).

9. When your human calls you to come back in, always take your time.

Walk as slowly as possible back to the door.

10. Wake up twenty minutes before the alarm clock is set to go off

and make the humans take you out for your morning pee. As soon

as you get back inside, fall asleep.

(Humans can rarely fallback asleep after going outside, this will drive them nuts!)