My Passive Aggressive Dog

[Kevin G]

Nearly 40 years ago I got my first dog, Luna, a rather small red Golden Retriever with long silky hair. Many thought her part Irish Setter.
I was a bachelor, Luna and I had a house to ourselves and had a lot of fun. On occasion, she would go into the trash and take one piece out and put it in a very noticeable place. I viewed this as attention getting. Sometimes I would point this out to her, other times I would say nothing and just put the piece back in the trash. I did have the option to deny her access but chose not to.
One day I was with a friend who is a psychologist, I mentioned Luna's behavior to her, said it's pretty wild,my dog is passive aggressive. Her response was" Kevin, what's really wild is where do you think Luna learned that behavior?"
Kevin G

 

[Tom S.]

Remember that when you see someone's dog licking themselves...

 

[Kevin G]

Tom S-I can't take responsibility for that

 

[Rudi]

Your dog was listening to cats.

 

[oldbrownhat]

Your dog was listening to cats.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Some dogs have unusual habits that can't be explained. Years ago, my friend's female German Shepherd dog had a passion for toilet paper. If the door of the commode was left open, she would tear the roll apart.

Once, some time ago, I had a wonderful mixed-breed dog (I've had lots of those) who took it upon herself to remove several items from a laundry basket and then she lined them up in a row in another room. I was amazed. Sadly, she only did that once. I would have gotten a real kick out of that behavior being routine.