[Dailydrool] Buppies and Nigel & Llewis

[Drew McQuade]

Dear Nigel & Llewis:
I am afraid it is too late to do much about Cnly. You will have to wait for 
him to grow up before you are safe from the pointy teeth problem. MomPerson 
will never give him up.

But I do have advice for the next time the MomPerson starts talking about 
getting a buppy. Listen very carefully for signs of this. When she shows 
signs of an imminent puppy invasion, sit in front of her in a very 
good-hound pose. Look at her incredibly sadly. And loudly think, "No 
buppies, no buppies, no buppies!"

This method worked with our mom. After taking in three basset puppies in a 
row, she looked at us and knew we were telling her not to get another foster 
puppy--even at a year or more old, they were making us crazy because they 
ran around all the time and wanted to play when we wanted to sleep. Mom got 
the message very quickly and took in Alexis Thefairyprincess instead. At 
nine, she was no trouble at all and easily followed my direction as alpha 
hound. It was a perfect solution. Mom was happy, and Belvedere and I got our 
nap time back.

Sometimes getting through to the humans is a real challenge. But you have 
time to hone your skills in this area. I can almost guarantee that the 
MomPerson will also not want to brave puppy teeth for a few years. So 
practice the Look for all you are worth. Since there are two of you, it will 
be especially appealing.
Lady Jane, head honcho for the Dashing Bassets, who knows whereof she speaks