Guarding the Flock (of One)

River Rat · 07-06-2008, 06:22 PM

We have had a couple of ailing goslings, which requires quarantine on our porch in a wooden poultry crate. Naturally Chouette is fascinated with her new housemates but we have taught her not to bowl them over when they're out of the carrier, and not to disturb their rest.

Today DH removed the current occupant to clean its quarters, and the cat was looking way too interested in the prospect of a gosling on the grass whilst DH was tidying up. So DH set Chouette to guarding the gosling, which she did admirably. The cat stalked off in disgust!

Leslie

Tink · 07-06-2008, 06:44 PM

Aw how cute! Well done Chouette!

Mud · 07-06-2008, 06:49 PM

Nice to see a dog working for its keep. What next, you going to teach her to drive the car to the shops?

annabelles mom · 07-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Great picture!

cissy k · 07-06-2008, 07:03 PM

So cute!!!! That would be a great picture in the calendar!!!!

DebBrown · 07-06-2008, 07:05 PM

Very nice! Good job, Chou!

Deb

07-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Great job!!!

River Rat · 07-06-2008, 09:52 PM

Gene is doing a calendar, is he? I've been out of touch so I missed that!

Yeah, I love her hair right now but she's almost due for a grooming job. I want to keep it shorter in the summer but I like her look a lot better than the look in the avatar.

Nice to hear from you, too!

Leslie

OLIVER DOODLE · 07-06-2008, 10:00 PM

What a great picture and smart doodle. I think it would be great in a calendar too! Way to go Chouette.

Maureen · 07-11-2008, 09:55 PM

WAY TO GO, CHOUETTE!! Goodness triumphs over the cat!!!

The picture is totally adorable and gee, I guess I didn't know Gene was working on a calendar either but I would definitely vote for that photo!!

Thanks for the story, Leslie, I'm so proud of her, and how you are training and loving on ChouChou.

**MaxandMe** · 07-11-2008, 10:08 PM

that is soooooooooooo sweet!! i love that pic

Cinsmom · 07-11-2008, 10:13 PM

Good job, Chouette!

River Rat · 07-11-2008, 10:13 PM

The nicest thing is that the gosling made a full recovery and has now gone back to imprinting on geese instead of labradoodles!

And how could anyone not love Chou, Maureen? What a precious gift!

Leslie

Maureen · 07-11-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River Rat

And how could anyone not love Chou, Maureen? What a precious gift!

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!

sdrudge · 07-12-2008, 09:08 AM

I don't know how i missed this. But that is such a cute pic. How sweet just seating and watching. 2 CUTE.

07-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
River Rat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 983	Guarding the Flock (of One) We have had a couple of ailing goslings, which requires quarantine on our porch in a wooden poultry crate. Naturally Chouette is fascinated with her new housemates but we have taught her not to bowl them over when they're out of the carrier, and not to disturb their rest. Today DH removed the current occupant to clean its quarters, and the cat was looking way too interested in the prospect of a gosling on the grass whilst DH was tidying up. So DH set Chouette to guarding the gosling, which she did admirably. The cat stalked off in disgust! Leslie __________________ \Portraits http://www.leslieficcaglia.org \ \Wild and Scenic http://mauriceriver.igc.org/ \

07-06-2008, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	Aw how cute! Well done Chouette! __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

07-06-2008, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mud Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norfolk Island - South Pacific Posts: 550	Nice to see a dog working for its keep. What next, you going to teach her to drive the car to the shops? __________________ Anne, Tassies Hugo the Boss (born 23 Dec 07 ALF4), Tassies Hot Potato (born 19 June 08 ALF4) and our DH Miles.

07-06-2008, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
cissy k Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,433	So cute!!!! That would be a great picture in the calendar!!!! __________________ Cissy and Semi

07-06-2008, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	Very nice! Good job, Chou! Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

07-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Great picture!

07-06-2008, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Great job!!!

07-06-2008, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
River Rat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 983	Gene is doing a calendar, is he? I've been out of touch so I missed that! Yeah, I love her hair right now but she's almost due for a grooming job. I want to keep it shorter in the summer but I like her look a lot better than the look in the avatar. Nice to hear from you, too! Leslie __________________ \Portraits http://www.leslieficcaglia.org \ \Wild and Scenic http://mauriceriver.igc.org/ \

07-06-2008, 10:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
OLIVER DOODLE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA Posts: 429	What a great picture and smart doodle. I think it would be great in a calendar too! Way to go Chouette. __________________ Loving my doodle, Kimberley "Dogs are not are whole life, but they make our lives whole." ~~~Roger Caras~~~

07-11-2008, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Maureen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,810	WAY TO GO, CHOUETTE!! Goodness triumphs over the cat!!! The picture is totally adorable and gee, I guess I didn't know Gene was working on a calendar either but I would definitely vote for that photo!! Thanks for the story, Leslie, I'm so proud of her, and how you are training and loving on ChouChou. __________________ ~Maureen LabradoodleRanch@aol.com www.LabradoodleRanch.com

07-11-2008, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	that is soooooooooooo sweet!! i love that pic __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

07-11-2008, 10:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cinsmom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KC area Posts: 2,499	Good job, Chouette! __________________ Becky & Cinnamon http://safeharborprisondogs.com

07-11-2008, 10:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
River Rat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 983	The nicest thing is that the gosling made a full recovery and has now gone back to imprinting on geese instead of labradoodles! And how could anyone not love Chou, Maureen? What a precious gift! Leslie __________________ \Portraits http://www.leslieficcaglia.org \ \Wild and Scenic http://mauriceriver.igc.org/ \

07-12-2008, 09:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	I don't know how i missed this. But that is such a cute pic. How sweet just seating and watching. 2 CUTE. __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

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