Just For Doggie Laughs!

How to Set "Strict" Training Limits for Your Dog


1. The dog is not allowed in the house.

2. Okay, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.

3. All right ...the dog is allowed in all rooms, but he has to stay off the furniture.

4. The dog can only get on the OLD furniture.

5. Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture, but he is not allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.

6. Okay, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.

7. The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.

8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.

9. FINE! The dog can sleep under the covers every night.

10. The humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.

Just For Doggie Laughs!

A Dog's Definition of "It's Mine"


1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If I saw it first, it's mine.
3. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.
4. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
5. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
6. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
7. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
8. If it just looks like mine, it's mine.
9. If you're playing with something and set it down, it automatically becomes mine.
10. If it's broken, it's YOURS!


...and Don't You Forget It!!