It's the characteristic that makes us chase critters for miles, oblivious to the calls of our owners. It's why we will not let go of a toy no matter how many times we hear "Drop it!" or "Leave it!". It's also why we will dig a hole to China just to get to a critter.
Our tenacity also makes us great beggars. We can stubbornly sit and stare at our owners for the duration of a meal just to get a table scrap. I know I can lay in front of the pantry for hours until someone realizes I am there and gives me a cracker. Terriers know that persistence pays!
My terrier tenacity really paid off this past weekend! I got this toy from Baby Tyler, as seen in my Wordless Wednesday post yesterday.
However, I did not get this toy because I stared endlessly or quietly took up residence in front of it. No, I got this toy with true terrier tenacity....by parking in front of the playpen, staring at it, sniffing the playpen, pawing at the playpen and doing this (for a day and a half!!!!)....
(you may need to turn up the volume on your computer to hear me since Ma tried not to come into the room and "disturb" me...BOL)
So, after a day and a half of listening to me tell everyone in the house I wanted that toy, Baby Tyler finally gave it to me. *score 1 for Oz*
I think it was well worth it!
Oz
Great score!
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Way to go Oz! I only have "3 second memory" when I want. Otherwise, I'm like you. I will get what I want - eventually.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent toy my friend!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever Oz. I am gonna try dat the next time a meal is served. usually I just lie down and look asleep but I fink some noises might elp...
ReplyDeleteImpressive. Mom would never let us keep a human toy.
ReplyDeleteway to go oz, getting objects that don't belong to you makes the toy even better. i will listen to mom's leave it or drop it all the time with a treat, and half of the time without a treat.
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Good job, Oz!
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