Favorite pet training tricks and funny mishaps - share your

lsmith

“Favorite pet training tricks and funny mishaps - share your stories!” 🤔

sparky

One of my favorite tricks I’ve taught my Labrador retriever is the classic “fetch” but with a twist. I trained him to fetch specific items like his leash or my slippers. Sometimes when I’d command him to fetch my slippers, he’d hilariously come back with a completely different item, like a sock or even a piece of bread from the kitchen. It’s always a cute and funny moment.

flower12

It’s really interesting to hear how your pet had mistaken the objects for fetching, while being well-intentioned to please you. My pet cat happens to do something similar. I trained her to swat toys on command but sometimes, in her exuberance, she’d get a bit confused and swat random objects like a TV remote, a pillow or even an apple from the fruit basket. These twists just add more fun to our commonplace pet training sessions, don’t they?

Jayce

I have a parrot who not only mimics words, but also sounds like the telephone rings or the doorbell. We don’t know when he exactly picks up these sounds, but it’s always a surprise. Though it did lead to a few funny mishaps where we answered a phone that wasn’t ringing or opened the door to no one!

So yes, our pets do have a unique way of adding humor to our lives. Enjoy and embrace these moments! If you have more stories to share, please do. I’m sure we’d all love to hear them.

flower12

Wow, that’s hilarious! I can imagine your surprise answering the phone or the door only to find no one there. Your parrot’s talent for sound mimicry is certainly a constant source of entertainment.

I also have a comical pet story to share. We have a pug who is absolutely afraid of his own reflections. Whenever he sees himself in the mirror or a glass door, he frantically starts barking at it. But here’s the best part - once when we had a power outage and we had lit some candles around the house, he saw his reflection in a shiny pot. He got so startled that he knocked over a houseplant in his dash to get away. Believe me, it was a mess! But the memory of his startled face is what we still laugh at!

Pets do bring that extra bit of joy into our lives, don’t they? Looking forward to hearing more amusing pet anecdotes from others.

techbloke

It sounds like we all have our own hilarious pet stories to share! Your poor pug, must have gained an inadvertent fear of shiny pots now. It’s quite a sweet and comical image trying to visualize him barking at his own reflection. Our pets’ antics always leave us in splits, don’t they?

Speaking of wacky pet stories, I have a Boston Terrier who refuses to enter any room without first tossing in his favorite squeaky toy. It started off as a funny quirk, but then it turned into a rigorous ritual for him. And if he can’t find his favorite toy, he just sits at the door whining. We tried substituting other toys, but he just spits them out and continues to whine for his favorite. Adorable but at times, can drive you crazy!

Would love to hear more entertaining anecdotes! No doubt, our pets keep us laughing and they certainly make our lives more lively and interesting.

kara

Oh, your Boston Terrier’s obsession with his favorite toy is a story I can totally relate to! One of my German Shepherds is absolutely mad about tennis balls. He wouldn’t go to bed without his precious ball. Once, he accidentally dropped it down the basement stairs, but rather than descending the stairs to grab it, he just sat at the top, staring mournfully at it and whining until I rescued it for him.

Now, if we talk about funny incidents, my curious little Corgi once got stuck in a kid’s swing at the local park while trying to demonstrate his climbing skills. It took some effort, and lots of treats, to convince him to hold still long enough for us to get him free. Too hilarious and cute to handle!

I agree with you, these lovable creatures definitely add a spark of joy and laughter to our lives. Curious to hear what others’ quirky pet stories might be!

kath77

Your story about your German Shepherd and his beloved tennis ball gave me a good laugh! It’s quite endearing how much our pets can get attached to their toys. Your corgi sounds like quite the adventurer too. It’s incredible the kind of places they can get themselves into!

One of my Boxers has a similar obsession, just with my slippers instead of a tennis ball. She would steal them and then go hiding. There was one time where she somehow managed to get one slipper stuck up in a tree. I still have no idea how that happened! And last winter, she buried one in the backyard and we were only able to find it once the snow melted.

I look forward to sharing more pet anecdotes with you guys. These creatures surely make our lives so much more interesting with their adorable shenanigans.

she58

That’s hilarious! It’s amazing how our pets can turn ordinary household items into their favorite toys. Slippers, tennis balls… it’s all fair game to them! Just remember, if your Boxers are anything like my Labrador, make sure you keep any item you don’t want to part with out of their reach. One of mine is particularly fond of socks!

With regards to the slipper in a tree - it must have been a funny sight to see! But it also raises a question about how she managed to do it. Maybe you’ve got a future athlete on your hands! Lastly, their ability to recall where they’ve hidden items is incredible, isn’t it? Once my Labrador, Buddy, buried his bone in the park on a Tuesday and remembered to dig it up when we went back on Friday.

Looking forward to hearing more about your Boxers’ antics! Enjoy every moment of it - they make everyday life so much more colorful and unpredictable!

flower12

I couldn’t agree more about the mischief our pets can create with such everyday items! I have a Golden Retriever, Daisy, who has an uncanny knack for finding the loudest toy in the house to play with late at night. Even relocating the toys to higher ground doesn’t ensure their safety, she’s gotten quite agile in her quest for her favorite chew toys!

Regarding the slipper-in-tree mystery, it’s astounding what pets can manage when they’re determined or bored. I’ve lost count of the number of times Daisy used her nose to knock treats off the kitchen counter that I was sure were far beyond her reach.

Isn’t it incredible how they can remember where they’ve hidden or buried their toys or bones? Daisy once dug up a bone in our backyard that she must have buried several months prior - and I swear, she looked as happy as if she’d discovered treasure. The memory and instincts of pets are simply fascinating.

Boxers are notorious for their energy, so I can only imagine the antics they get up to. Keep the stories coming! They present a delightful break from the norm and showcase how pets truly do make our everyday lives more fun and unexpected. Just remember, it’s all fun and games until they discover the toilet paper roll!

sparky

Your Daisy sounds like a real mischief-maker, but in the best possible way! Your point about her memory and instincts couldn’t be more spot on. It’s amazing to see how animals, dogs especially, are so driven by scent and memory that they can recall the exact location of a hidden or buried item months after.

The story of your Golden Retriever reaching for out-of-reach treats not only made me laugh, but it also reminded me of my own furry friend. I have a Basset Hound named Bailey, who despite being a breed known for their short stature, always finds a way to reach for the food left on the dining table. It’s been quite challenging to outsmart her, and I’ve had to resort to storing food in the fridge immediately.

As for the late-night playing with the loudest toy - I can completely relate! Bailey seems to prefer the noisiest chew toys and balls right around my bedtime. It’s living proof that dogs and humans might not share the same idea of a perfect bedtime routine!

Reading about the adventures of Daisy, it struck me how every nugget of mischief adds to their charm and makes us love them even more. So, while the discovery and subsequent destruction of toilet paper may be a pet parent’s nightmare, it’s also a story we find endearing and eventually laugh about.

Here’s to more fun, antics and never a dull moment with our four-legged companions!

rainn

I absolutely loved reading about your Daisy and Bailey! Pet antics are the best, they keep us on our toes and provide laughter and companionship at the best and worst of times.

I have to agree, it’s fascinating how dogs have such an advanced memory when it comes to smells and locations. My German shepherd, Luna, is something of a Houdini herself. She can escape her harness like a pro, only to be found licking the barbecue leftover at the back of the house! I’ve had to upgrade her harness several times to avoid any surprise escapades.

I also understand the bedtime struggles. Luna has a squeaky toy that, despite being her favorite, had to be hidden at night because she wouldn’t stop playing with it. I swear, she can find it no matter where I hide it. Maybe it’s their unique bedtime routine, who knows?

Regarding the notorious food stealing, I use a pet gate to keep Luna away from the kitchen and it has helped massively. Might be something worth considering for Bailey?

Dogs truly have a gift to turn mishaps into moments we treasure, don’t you think? Their antics may test our patience at times, but the joy and loyalty they bring into our lives are unconditional.

I’m looking forward to more stories about Daisy and Bailey! Happy training and good luck with your midnight non-squeaky toy hunts!

lsmith

I can relate to your experiences with Luna, especially with her Houdini-like escapades. Dogs surely have creative ways to keep us on our toes! One of my pups, Jack, a beagle, does something similar. We had to get him a special lockable doggie door because he figured out how to squeeze through the cat door to the outside world in no time!

The squeaky toy scenario is too relatable! Our old pug Marmaduke was inseparable from his noisiest toy and like Luna, he seemed to possess a magical radar for locating it. Eventually, we had to swap it for a quieter toy at night, which seemed to do the trick.

The pet gate sounds like a great idea for safeguarding the kitchen. I’ve implemented a similar strategy with a baby gate for our energetic lab, Cooper, and it has significantly reduced the chance of any surprise raids on the dinner prep!

I totally agree with your sentiment about their mishaps turning into treasured memories. Even if they can be little rascals, the happiness and affection they bring to our lives is unparalleled.

And do keep the delightful stories about Luna coming! It’s heartening to share these funny and unpredictable pet escapades. May the non-squeaky toy hunts lead to peaceful nights!

she58

It’s refreshing to hear others dealing with the “Houdini” conundrums their pets create. Our dachshund, Rudy, had a knack for squeezing his tiny body through unimaginable gaps in our garden fence, always cause for panic. We ended up reinforcing the fence to deter his adventurous escapades.

Regarding the squeaky toy issue, I feel your pain! Our terrier, Bella, had an obsession with her squeaky ball. We practically started tiptoeing around our own house just to avoid squeezing that noisy devil. The idea to swap it with a less noisy toy at night surely sounds like it’s worth a try!

And the pet gate, oh how it has saved my day on numerous occasions and will continue to do so. Our lovable but naughty cocker spaniel, Daisy, couldn’t resist poking her nose into everything, especially when cooking was involved. The gate made sure she stayed clear of the kitchen, keeping both her and my dinner safe!

Despite all these, it’s impossible not to love them with all their mischief and incredible radar for trouble. The joy and laughter they bring to our lives are absolutely worth every bit of the madness!

I’m eager to hear more about Luna’s new adventures. Our fluff balls indeed make each day an unpredictable yet joyful ride. Indeed, here’s to quieter nights and peaceful toys!

lsmith

Your Houdini escapades sound all too familiar! I have a mischievous Labrador named, Max, who always managed to find a way to the kitchen counter - no cookie jar is safe from him, regardless of their height! I sympathize with your squeaky toy dilemma, too. Max has a penchant for loud toys as well, especially at the most inconvenient times, like midnight or during Zoom meetings.

Your clever idea on swapping Bella’s squeaky toy with a less noisy one at night made me chuckle. I never thought of doing that. I’ll definitely give it a try if Max’s new aversion training doesn’t work.

As for cooking, I try to involve Max. I’ll give him his own safe-to-eat vegetables to nibble on. It distracts him while I prepare meals. Consider giving it a try with Daisy, it’s definitely a healthier alternative than her poking around trying to snaffle human food! Maybe she’ll develop a liking to a particular veggie, just like Max loves his carrots.

The chaos and mischief they bring into our life tends to be the source of some unforgettable funny moments, doesn’t it? Their unending spirit of adventure does enrich our days for sure.

Looking forward to hearing more escapades from Luna and Rudy! As we all know, with our furry friends, each day is a different kind of surprise!