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.

 

[kamloops67]

I used to take care of a guys lawn , I'd often seen a group of 5-6 sticks laid out on the grass, spread equal distance apart organized from longest to shortest with one end lined up square
I just assumed it was the guys' son playing with the sticks until I saw his malamute doing it !
I was very impressed and mentioned to the guy what his dog was doing , he just kind of shrugged and said " yeah she does that "

 

[Faulkner]

Here's a short video of Daisy moving limbs from one side of the driveway to another while the power line trimmers were working. Have no idea why she found this necessary.

 

[oldbrownhat]

Here's a short video of Daisy moving limbs from one side of the driveway to another while the power line trimmers were working. Have no idea why she found this necessary.

"Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly.
I gotta herd SOME thing til I die...
Can't help lovin' that dog of mine!"
(With apologies to Jerome Kern)

 

[Rustywrench]

I absolutely love this video! What a great Dog. I truly believe that Dogs make our lives so much better..

 

[Phenix]

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That looks like quite the cat.

 

[oldbrownhat]

That looks like quite the cat.

Well he certainly thinks so, and I'm not going to disagree
I'll pass on the compliment.

 

[Doug M.]

Ted would regularly swipe something (clothes, shoes, whatever) and cuddle with it. Apparently not uncommon in Rottweilers.

 

[WardenRoss]

Here's a short video of Daisy moving limbs from one side of the driveway to another while the power line trimmers were working. Have no idea why she found this necessary.

When I was clearing all this trimming mess, Quigley would grab a large bunch and back-pedal, dragging the debris to the curb.

If I was pulling a large heavy branch, he would also grab it and insist on helping me pull it to the pile.

The whole time he would growl and snarl then run back and fetch another branch.

 

[M29since14]

It's been my observation that you had to be male to be professionally labeled passive-aggressive. Luna was just an innocent bystander.

 

[oldbrownhat]

When I was clearing all this trimming mess, Quigley would grab a large bunch and back-pedal, dragging the debris to the curb.

If I was pulling a large heavy branch, he would also grab it and insist on helping me pull it to the pile.

The whole time he would growl and snarl then run back and fetch another branch.

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That is the quintessential pic of A Very Happy Dog
There was a recent thread of "the simple things in life" and for a dog, this is pretty much it.

 

[Jon651]

If you think taking out one piece of trash is passive-aggressive, then you've never owned a husky!

Our husky Kanella (which is Greek for "Cinnamon") is the absolute QUEEN of the side-eye, and for years would only steal left shoes and deposit them within a 10' circle known only to her in the middle of the back yard. If she manages to get out front and into the neighborhood it is GAME ON! trying to catch her. Even though she will avoid me and the wife like the plague as we desperately try to round her up, she will gladly approach any random mass murderer on the street for pets and belly rubs. When we do finally catch her, she insists on being carried home because now she's too tired to walk back...


Also, she one of the most loveable doggos we've ever had!

 

[mckenney99]

If you think taking out one piece of trash is passive-aggressive, then you've never owned a husky!

Our husky Kanella (which is Greek for "Cinnamon") is the absolute QUEEN of the side-eye, and for years would only steal left shoes and deposit them within a 10' circle known only to her in the middle of the back yard. If she manages to get out front and into the neighborhood it is GAME ON! trying to catch her. Even though she will avoid me and the wife like the plague as we desperately try to round her up, she will gladly approach any random mass murderer on the street for pets and belly rubs. When we do finally catch her, she insists on being carried home because now she's too tired to walk back...

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Also, she one of the most loveable doggos we've ever had!

After having 3 Huskies or mixes, I believe it is advisable to have 2 or more dog Psychologist on speed dial. They have some of the biggest and most stubborn personalities I've ever encountered. That said, I miss each one of mine and would give almost anything if I had the room to get another.

 

[Greyman50]

Really miss this guy, he was the most remarkable dog we ever had.

 

[mckenney99]

I always had indoor cats at the same time that I had my Huskies. I'm not sure if you would classify it as passive aggressive or just plain nuts but when my Huskies would feel like they were being ignored or get mad, they would go "mining" in the cat's litter boxes. All of the Huskies knew that one sure way to get attention from dad was to bring me a litterbox Tootsie Roll.