In article >,
"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:

> >> Obviously, the dog is the boss, because that's the cool way to view
> >> things,
> >> even if it's stupid.
> >
> > I can't agree with that... If you have an indoor dog and their "potty"
> > times are scheduled, they might reward your ignoring them by having an
> > accident.
> >
> > They can't take themselves outside unless you have a doggy door and a
> > secure fenced yard.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> I was being facetious. I don't believe in having a pet which, after any
> number of years, is no more advanced than a 6 month old human.

I see your point, but a lot depends on the breed. IMHO some breeds of
dogs are not capable of advancing more than that. ;-)

It's one of the reason I like the collie breeds. If I got held over at
work or got stuck in traffic in Austin, our shelties would "hold it" for
up to 12 hours. We are down to one at the moment. <sigh>

I'm not sure how well the Border collie would do, but she's mainly an
outdoor dog. She only comes in in severe weather.

I adopted her as a watch dog so she has a job to do, and a comfortable
den to sleep in on the covered front porch.

She's way too hyper to be an indoor dog anyway. ;-)

I want to try Corgie's next. The one Corgie I adopted for my brother in
law and kept for 1 month seemed SO smart! Sweet too and very quick to
learn. I was loath to give her up when the time came. <sigh>
--
Peace, Om

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