I think it is funny that Louise crosses her paws when she is laying down. There is actually a scientific term for that behavior called “polite paws.” Some behaviorists say that it is a way that animals (yes cats do it too) are trying to communicate with us. I think it is really just for comfort, like humans crossing their legs. Lulu definitely looks relaxed when she does it. She is a very polite dog, that is fur sure.
Do you have polite paws?
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I tried to get a picture of all 3 dogs in the fall montage at the entrance to my neighborhood, but Charles did not like it at all and wanted to go home. He is not one to sit quietly and look pretty and I made the mistake of trying to force him to sit, which ended with him trying to eat my hand (no damage done).
The next day, I got Louise and Sofie to sit in the grass but because Sofie needs to lay down (she can’t sit very long anymore because of her arthritis), she is kind of hidden behind a bush. At least Louise will listen and look at me (sometimes). 🙂
Another DogDaz Photo Fail. Happy Fall!
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What kind of mischief did you get into today?
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If Mini is in the boat, then Nine wants to be in the boat. If Noel is in the box, then Nine wants to be in the box. If Nine is in the box, then Mini wants to be in the box. If Noel is anywhere, Nine and Mini want to be there. You get the picture.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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Relaxing is getting kind of difficult around the zoo lately with all these ghosts, goblins, and skeletons hanging around. I think the humans have gone a little batty.
How’s your October going?
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I caught another moment of mirroring from these two. I actually think it is Charles mirroring Sofie. The act of mirroring another’s position “is a sign of comfort, trust, and rapport.” I think it is the way that Charles shows Sofie that he is in sync with her. I don’t notice Charles doing it with Louise or the cats, but I do notice Sofie and Louise with each other and them with the cats.
I have often talked about mirroring, even between the cats and dogs. It happens way to often for it to be random. What do you think?
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
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There are no words when it comes to how sulky and moody Sofie is.
But I just love this crazy dog!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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