Well, before I get to my post today…a lot of you seemed quite concerned after watching the video of my walk in Cornwall Park and suggested that my humans should really get a bigger car machine to carry me around. 
Well, actually – they did have one before! From when I was a little puppy, they had another much bigger car whose name was ‘Honda CRV’ - this was Hsin-Yi’s car and she loved it.
There was a special space at the back all for me and my humans taught me that I must always lie down when I’m in the car, so I don’t get thrown around too much which would make me feel very sicky (when I was a puppy, I was sicky every time I went riding in the car – Hsin-Yi spent a lot of her time cleaning puppy vomit! 
But I grew out of it by about 6 months…)
Then at the end of last year, my humans were planning to do the “moving overseas” thing and so they sold the big car machine in the last month and only kept the little one for the last minute things…but then they had to change their plans! 
Because of lots of bad things all happening at the same time, they decided it was not a good idea to do the “moving overseas” thing then and that we should remain in NZ for another year. And although we only had 1 small car machine left, they decided we would just try to manage with it because it would cost too much money paper to buy another big car again and then sell it again at the end of the year! So that is why I’m riding around in an undersized car machine…
It might look a bit cramped when I’m getting in but actually, I really like it - I get to ride on the comfy back seat and be much closer to my humans…I can even rest my head on the shoulder of whoever’s driving! So don’t worry about me – and this is only temporary. When we move to our new home in Australia next year, my humans have promised to buy a new car machine which will have a special space in the back for me again! 
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OK – now to the thing I really wanted to tell you about: well, you may remember me mentioning a couple of posts back that I have started learning a Canine Freestyle Pairs Routine with my friend, Bodie the Border Terrier! 
We haven’t had much time to practise together but here is a video of what we’ve been doing so far – it’s still a bit messy and needs LOADS of work but we’re having lots giggles putting it together!
This is really just for fun and to try something different, because Hsin-Yi feels that things get too serious when we’re just practising for competitions and then it misses the point of what doggie dancing should be about!
In fact, she has heard some people say some very unkind things about me which made me feel really mad and upset. They said I’m a useless doggie and won’t achieve anything because I don’t like to dance unless Hsin-Yi shows me that she has a treat in her hand, so I know that I am going to get a reward at the end. This means I won’t ever get very far in competitions as our humans are not allowed to hold treats in the ring – because these people believe that “dogs shouldn’t need treats because dancing should be self-rewarding”
AHEM! 
Hsin-Yi says that is a really naive and patronising thing to say - because it shows that they don’t understand dogs at all – they are judging all dogs by one type of dog and don’t even realise that lots of dogs are different! It’s like saying all women should love cooking because they should find it “self-rewarding” - just because they are a woman!
Huh! I can’t help it if I’m not like the Border Collies and other working breeds who just LOVE working for the fun of it and can never keep still and are practically begging to be given stuff to do…they’ll run and jump and spin around even without the promise of treats – they’re just so happy to be doing stuff. Well, I wish I was more like them but I’m a different sort of doggie: I’m pretty mellow and laid-back. Us Danes have very low work drive and are difficult to motivate; I mean, I like dancing and stuff but I’m just as happy lazing around in the sun and napping…so I like to know that there’s going to be some reward for me expending all that energy! I’m not going to just do it for the fun of it! 
(What fun? What’s the fun in manically spinning around for nothing?)
Anyway, I don’t see what’s the big deal about my human holding a treat in her hand when we’re dancing – it’s not like she’s feeding me during the routine or luring me with a piece of food – have a look at this video of my last performance of “Me & My Shadow” – most people don’t even realise that Hsin-Yi is holding treats until we tell them!
I think it’s good enough that I’m focusing on my human for such a long time and doing my tricks & moves in time with her and the music and not making any mistakes – why do I need to prove that I can do it for nothing – just to get ribbons and titles, to show I’m “worth something”? 
I think it’s more important that we dance well as a team and really wow the audience with a snazzy routine, than if I’m just plodding around – without treats but also without any focus or energy! 
Anyway, Hsin-Yi told me not to let those silly people make me feel bad. She says that she could teach me to work without treats if she really wanted to – but it would make our training sessions really stressful, ‘coz it wouldn’t come to me naturally like it does with the other working breeds and she would have to get really tough with me. 
Hsin-Yi likes challenges (that’s why she ignored everyone who said you can’t dance with a Great Dane!) but she says this isn’t a worthwhile challenge to spend our time on. Life’s too short and there are too many other better things to do than spend hours forcing me to do something which she doesn’t believe is important anyway.
For her, being in time to the music and performing interesting choreography (something a lot of other people can’t do, even though they’re working without treats!) and people saying they enjoy watching our routine the most – and of course, having fun – is far more valuable than showing I can be like a robot doggie and work for nothing.
(c) Pauline Smith
Hsin-Yi says she’s very proud of me already for just dancing as well as I did in that video – especially as I have achieved far more than anyone expected a Dane to do already! She’d much rather spend our time teaching me new routines, than just trying to perfect 1 routine for competition and showing that I can do it without treats. So what? What’s the big deal about that? Isn’t it more impressive if I can do 6 different routines, with new tricks and moves each time, than one same, boring old thing repeated over and over?
Besides, I’ve decided that even if I’m “useless” because I won’t dance without treats and so I can’t earn ribbons and titles…
…well, at least I do Therapy Work and swimming and modelling and beach hikes and Agility and city tours and playdates and TV work and church blessings and Hallowe’en parades…and many more things than those ‘perfect’ doggies might do in 6 lifetimes…so there! Humph!
(sorry for the grumpiness but I think some humans shouldn’t comment or judge unless they have trained a Mastiff or Beagle or Malamute or some other “non-traditional, difficult” breed themselves and achieved a lot with them! Anyway, I have got that off my chest now and I feel much better! )
We had to get a bigger SUV so we could take our two danes everywhere we go!
I’ll going to paw it:
that sukhks!
What woo do is inkhredible…BIG TIME INKHREDIBLE!
I’m going to stop befur I get more upset about those khomments -
EXTRA Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Oh Honey! My named is Buddy. You doesn’t knowed me but I reeds your blog lots. I is gonna comment cuz I feels bad for you about da grumpies! Hyomans sometimes say not gud things about me cuz I has no eyes left. Dey will ask my mom why doesn’t she ::whispers:: put me down ::stops whispers::. We ignores da roode hyomans, dey wasn’t taught to be gud like we was. Dey need to go back to obeediance classes, dats what I thinks.
I think you is very gud dawg. My brudder da doberman is in bootcamp rite now and he is lerning lots of training stuffs from you -- so I say you rock -- cuz you is helping my brudder be gud dawg. Mom sed don’t listen to da not nice peoples, cuz you knowed whats best and your hyoman knowed whats best. And hey -- I doesn’t do nuffin without my nommies either -- so we can be twins! Except I is only 6 lbs, so mebbe not reel twins.
Ok, can’t wait to reed more about you. Keep your head up, I knowed it is heavy so if you wants to put it down sometimes dat is ok too. Kisses & snuggles-Buddy Dawg
P.S. Maxim da big dawg sed to tell you he wishes you wasn’t so smart, cuz mom expects lots more out of hims now dat she meeted you. He used to gets away wif pretending to be stoopid dawg. But I say you is perfect smarts!! I likes dat da big dawg has to be lerning new tricks. So doesn’t listened to him k?
Honey, it sounds like your mom is having a bad day
. We think it is amazing that you can dance even if you do only do it for tricks, I don’t even like to sit if there isn’t a treat involved. Those people leaving mean comments are just JEALOUS that they don’t have an AWESOME pup like you to call their own. And Just want to try and make your mom feel bad that they are too lazy to actually do something fun with their dogs, if they even have a dog! Your new dance you are working on had mom cracking up she almost choked on her melk tert she made. It looks like you are having a great time working on the routine. Once mom gets the new new laptop that she plans on keeping she is going to video Rumer doing her tricks. Mom’s parents are buying the laptop for her as her Christmas present. But she is getting within the next 2 weeks so we should have video soon!
Kali
Honey…You are NOT useless! I’m a “mature” lady at 13 and was rescued by my mom after my first family dumped me at the pound. Now, I’m a therapy dog at nursing homes, even though I was told I was too old!!! Keep doing what makes you happy, and the hell with everyone else! They should mind their own business.
Yer pal,
Angel
Dear Honey,
Ignore those ridiculous ruddy statements that misinformed hoomans make! You and Hsin-Yi know what you are doing; and you do a fabulous job at everything including dancing!
Some hoomans feel better by making other hoomans feel worse -- that is sad thing, but it is true.
keep shining Honey dawg!
smooches,
Mr Darcy
Honey,
You are most definitely NOT useless! I love my job but guess what? I still get treats for doing it! Every time I alert, Mom gives me a treat (once her attack is done). Those people are ridiculous!
Mom and I love your dancing! You inspired Mom to teach my little sister Lola (who is a pit bull) to dance too! She is too young for agility and this was a great way to work Lola’s mind (she is really smart for a puppy)
Hugs and Tail Wags,
Dixie
Don’t worry Honey. If anyone has said anything negative about you and Hsin-Yi, they are just jealous of you and everything you have achieved. As you say, every dog (and human) is different, and we should celebrate that instead of trying to put down those who are different to us. That is how wars have started in the past , and these people need to understand that and get over themselves. Anyway, you rock!
rant away! it feels good doesn’t it
you know that working without treats is something that I’ve been struggling with Lance for awhile for his obedience trials. The secret is not to view it as “no treats” but gradually stringing longer and longer sequences to run and have a party with the greatest food ever (canned cat food and chicken nuggets).
But really, whatever makes you two happy. It is much more difficult to learn a whole bunch of amazing routines than spend a long time on getting one without treats in the hand. Hats off to you two! And PLEASE post more videos of your pairs routine, that really is super super cute an brilliantly done!
People who say things like that are insecure and feel threatened so they need to find something to fault someone for and make themselves feel better. Sad really… actually pathetic! I am sure they know they could not have gotten that far with a dane and even if they could they did not think to try it and I think they show up with another working dog and blend in with the rest and feel inferior. Which they shouldn’t, I know it take a lot of work with those working breeds too but I think they know you have a harder challenge to get where you are and are jealous. I am rambling but you get my drift!
I also think that word ‘useless’ is the most telling thing about it all and so very sad. Is that they only ‘use’ they see in their companion? if so then they must truly have robot dogs! Dogs offer so much more than that and their poor doggies must really not be appreciated for their love and companionship. Sad!
Ok, glad you got it off your chest and hope you won’t get it another moment’s thought!
Moose + Dana
p.s. your pairs routine was awesome! Love the part where Bodie runs under you then jumps over you. Adorable!
Humans can be very strange, Honey. You are doing very smart and stylish things that many other dogs and humans could not manage. So what if you are motivated by treats? Some of the best breeds *are*, you know -- for example, Schnauzers.
Doing things, and having treats are two of my favourite hobbies, and it’s extra-specially good when you can combine them.
The thing that confuses my human the most is that, often, with the most luscious of treats, my human can’t get me to sit… but as soon as I see the clicker, I sit, even if I haven’t been asked to and there are no treats in smell. (Confusing humans is a self-rewarding activity, by the way.)
Of course, if other humans have treats, then I automatically sit, as do all dogs.
Keep up the good work!
Puppy kisses
Sasha
Those people are just mean and spiteful, Honey. You are not at all useless! You just keep learning and dancing and ignore them!
Hey there, Honey and Hsin-Yi.
We understand so well where you are at…it is exactly the reason why Max stopped showing and going to ‘training’ many years back! Please don’t be discouraged…what you are doing is simply wonderful! It inspires people and dogs like us -- who have given up because of those grumpies.
The reality, like you say, is that all dogs are different and should be respected for this. Those that shine in the human spotlight are the truly unusual ones and become famous as a result. At the end of the day, it’s that special relationship between dog owner and dog that makes the whole thing enriching. Enjoy your beautiful dog (We know you do!) and know that you have our respect!
Also…thank you for your honesty and openness…that is invaluable!
With love
MAX’s Mom IN SOUTH AFRICA
We, readers of your blog, all know that you and your humans are incredible! Remember how many of us have taken on new challenges, being inspired by your achievements and efforts. Of course, we are one of them. Cinnamon is looking forward to learning new tricks and dancing with you at the Heel Work To Music class from next month!
I have earlier told that we have two (three if I count one friend fiend with) Danes who compete in agility. And your right audience love to see them on the track. Mom keeps sayin to us that as long we are doing everything for us and keep doing something together no one has right to judge us.
Here in Finland beagles are hunting dogs. And if you do something else with them everyone keeps asking from mom “Do you hunt with it?” “Isn’t that a hunting dog?” “Why are you torturing you dog by forsing him to learn?” And the best one ” Have you considered to get a REAL dog?”
So we know the feeling. Keep your nose and tail up girl. Your the best!
Slobbers Lenni & Ressu
Stupid people! I LOVE my dancing and get super bouncy when I know it is time, but I think a hot dog now and then to help me understand when I did it just right is a good thing. Not like stupid pee-wee who “works for praise.” Ugh.
I always lay down in my mastiff mobile too when it is moving. But I sometimes get up when we stop to see what is going on.
I am trying really hard not to limp today because momma said that V-E-T word.
Slobbers,
Mango
Oh, Honey, I feel like printing out this grumble of yours and pinning it up in my house, because it so-o-o expresses my sentiments about humans and dogs.
Why should a dog work for no pay??? Penny believes a good day’s work is worth a good day’s pay, and if I were to stop paying her her wage (treats), she would go on strike.
I don’t know too many humans who are expected to work for no rewards -- oh, except teachers and nurses, who are expected to work ‘for the love of the job -- but I’d better not get started on that!!
Treats aren’t something extra, for the breeds who don’t naturally like to race around all the time looking to see what they can do to please their human -- the treats are the just payment for doing something hard or challenging.
I feel very strongly about this also, because Penny seems to be descended from a long line of idle aristocrats, dogs who are inclined to sit around and look for servants to tend to them, so it is quite challenging to convince her she wants to do something like agility or dancing, or even flyball.
But when she does these things, she loves them. She doesn’t do them to please me. Rather, I take her to them to please her!!
Oh, HOney, I forgot -- I was so worked up when I read about the people who think it’s not ok to give dogs their payment for good work, that I forgot to say how exciting it is that you are going to move to australia.
Honey! We’re totally beside you! C’mon, what’s that thing about motivation!? Do doggies REALLY need to LOVE dancing? Isn’t suppose to be motivating for them being with their humans and, of course, gaining some treats! Hey! Do professional dancers get payed? Of course they do, and we never dare not to believe that they love dancing!!!
Oh, Honey, for us, you will always be the best and you have amazing homans that love you like crazy! And you are right! They manage to do some many things with you that we do believe that 2/3 of the doggies in the world will never do!
LOVE
Pipa
Ohh Honey you are the MOST amazing doggie I have ever seen and people are rude, I am sorry you had to find that out at such a young age. We love you and just know how amazing you and your mommy are, treat or not! Who cares as long as you are having fun!
Oh Honey and Hsin-Yi -- jealously is a dreadful, dreadful thing and those people who are saying the mean things about you are simply jealous of what you have achieved, pure and simple. Take no notice of them at all!
Hsin-Yi has totally the right idea -- it’s supposed to be FUN! You know what -- we see the same thing at the local country shows around here during the doggie events. It amazes us -- you’d think people would take part to enjoy themselves, but the backstabbing and the level of gossip that folks are prepared to stoop to because they think it will give them an advantage is unbelievalbe!
Just carry on doing what you’re doing -- you’re a lucky doggie to be with the wise and fun Hsin-Yi -- as we all think you’re great and you’re certainly a HUGE inspiration to us! You could NEVER be useless at anything you try your paw to -- humph! -- if we met these mean people we’d give them a piece of our minds!!
Hey, we know how you feel about your little driving machine too! Our humans need a vehicle each for the work they do. Male human has a snazzy Mini whilst female human has what she calls ‘the practical car’, a hatchback, to house us and things like shopping, etc. We really enjoy going places in the car -- either car is fine -- but our favourite is really the Mini because we get to be a LOT closer to our humans and we prefer this, he he he!
Don’t forget -- you are the cleverst and most inspirational doggie we have ever come across -- you’re our hero! *Blush!* So please don’t let mean, jealous folks ever get you or Hsin-Yi down -- stoopid people!
Schnauzer snuggles -- JD and Max.
I’m so sorry people made such rude comments. It should always, always be about fun, and the positive connection you have with your human, no matter what. It doesn’t matter what the reward is, or how often it needs to come.
Mean comments usually stem from insecurity and jealousy.
Keep on doing what you’re doing. We love you and think you’re amazing & inspiring!
Hi, Honey!
You are the best! Ignore those comments! I think they are just envy of your skills!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
We love your new pairs dance routine! It is totally awesome! Can’t wait to see it when it’s finished.
Honey we are sorry that you and Hsin Yi have had experience with people being mean and rude! Please ignore them. We also think they are just jealous of what you two do -- you are amazing!
I know you needed to rant, but don’t take it to heart. Those people are stupid and only know one way to do things. They have no clue what they’re talking about, but they try to anyway to make them feel better about themselves. I don’t know who left ugly comments, but they should be ashamed of themselves. I think humans need to learn to be kinder to each other and more supportive and encouraging. What’s the point of going around and criticizing and making people miserable?? It’s not nice and if doing that actually makes people feel better about themselves then they have serious problems and need to go figure those out instead of picking on other people.
I think you’ve done a fantastic job with Honey!! You’ve far exceeded anyone else’s expectations for her, not that their opinions matter anyway. All that matters is that you and she are healthy, happy and enjoy each other!! This is one reason why I refuse to compete in anything with horses or dogs. I don’t like the pressure and stress it creates and I don’t like feeling like people judge me for my mistakes. We’re humans, not robots.
I love the pairs routine you’re working on! It looks like so much fun. It makes me want to get out there with you and have fun. It was so funny when Honey stopped to scratch lol. Maybe you should work on a comedy routine, because Honey sure knows how make people laugh. I love the elements you’re using in the routine. They go with the music so well.
Oh and by the way, I’m definitely one of those women who hates to cook. I think chores should be shared equally, although I happily do more because my husband works a lot more hours than I do. I think all of the people who think dogs should work for nothing should try going to their jobs for a month and not get a paycheck!! Then they will know how it feels for their poor dogs.
Anyway, I’m rambling and ranting along with you. Just cheer up and give Honey a big hug because she’s awesome, and so are you!
Oh, HONEY! I can’t believe people would say such rude things!!! You’re one of the most amazing puppies we know! Just say the word and I’ll get my kid brother to find the car keys. He’ll drive all four of us over to New Zealand and we’ll STARE real hard at whoever said those things. (We’re not much for fighting… but we look really cool when we stare.) Seriously, we’d do it for you!
Please ask Hsin-Yi to give you a BIG hug from all of us and our mom, OK? We love you and are so proud of you for the incredible things you do!!!
Luv,
Dave
Dozer’s Mom says: After taking a number of pit bulls through various training classes, I hear stuff like that all the time. People don’t think pit bulls can be trained at all. Seriously!
It used to annoy me, but now I feel sorry for those people, because I know that they are just fearful, close-minded, and probably jealous, especially when they see my dogs doing their best, and see us having fun together.
Just ignore those critics. They don’t know much about dogs or dog training. Usually they are the people who chose an “easy” route by getting a high-energy working dog, and didn’t actually have to do much training in the first place.
P.S. We have a CR-V! It is a great car for carting around big dogs.
You are lookin mighty fine Honey.. great videos! sorry havnt been round but were back on board now
Great moves!!! We love the new pairs routine.
Very funny when Honey stopped to have a scratch. Hey, when you got an itch, it must be scratched!
What a fabulous place you have to practice. Very impressive.
OMD Honey, you are not useless at all -- you are such a talented girl, and I am so glad you guys are just ignoring the silly people that said mean things. You and Hsin-Yi enjoy working together and that is the only thing that matters. On top of it, you are fantastic!
I just watched your swimming video with my mom and dad -- we loved it! You are soooo adorable getting into the water and it was hilarious the way you were jumping into the water -- cute!!
Glad you had fun and I bet you are looking forward to your next lesson! Maybe we can swim together one day?
xo
Yeah, Im with you on the food Honey. Show me the tasty treats, or leave me in peace on the couch. I didn’t read the doggy motivational manual??!! Bodie your little dancing buddy.
We are not that demanding concerning the car, we also have a big one and a small one. Main thing is that we can go with
We can’t get enough of your dancing videos!
Thank you very much for your great comment on our post, thanks for your support, it seems that you understood everything well!
cordially Paris and Bel Ami
Honey you know, it’s ’cause we’re smarter than the rest, we do tricks and stuff using the “what’s in it for me?” motto. We will NOT be taken for granted!! and you are so great! you are Honey the Great in so many ways!! I love you -- and I will keep coming back for more! I am so impressed of all the work and effort your Hsin-Yu does with you -- I wish my “mom” was so energetic and creative! Lots of love from Bundy in Denmark- where the Danes are from…:o)
We agree that big dogs cannot be judged by the same standards as smaller dogs. They are much calmer, and, IMHO, more pleasant companions. Thor lets out one “ROO!” and everyone does his bidding. The Dachsunds next door run circles around thor and yip like it’s the end of the world, and no one pays any attention. If Honey likes to dance a little bit, that’s good. But a big girl needs plenty of sunshine and nap time to have the energy to dance. So don’t let those ignoramuses judge you because you like to have a cookie available when you dance!
Hey Honey and Hsin-Yi, Love the dancing duet! Our training partner is a Border Terrier too. Hmmmm, I wonder if we could try something like that???? Can’t wait to see some more of it.
And, about those people making comments about what some breeds of dogs can and cannot do in obedience and performance events -- I’ve heard it too, but we just ignore them and surround ourselves with people who support anyone that loves working and training their dogs to whatever level and in whatever venues they enjoy. For us, it’s about the relationship you have with your dog -- not the competition.
Kathie R and Jackson
Hi Honey
We must be useless too, because we work for treats. Oh well, we’re happy being useless.
Love Ruby & Penny
Wow Honey, I can’t believe that people have been saying mean things about you and Hsin-Yi. You two work so well together and have so much fun dancing! Neither of you are useless, you are very talented and put smiles on lots of people’s faces, even from very far away!
You just love cookies, I don’t see what the big deal is. I love cookies too. Some doggies like to do stuff for positive rewards, like us! There are other doggies that do stuff because if they don’t they get negative rewards. Sometimes they do stuff cause they are scared.
Well anyway, you and your human needs to lay on the couch and eat cookies together
woof-
Tucker
I love your pairs routine with Bodie! Fantastic! What a delight to watch! I can only imagine how fabulous it’s going to be with all the costumes! I am also treat motivated and please don’t mind what other people say cause we think you are the best! Love, Dino
You tell’em Girl -- coming from a stubborn breed also -- I totally agree -- they say Bull Terriers can do agility -- cant do tracking -- cant cant cant -- blah blah blah -- and Woodrow has shown them all over and again -- he is a agility champion -- has 3 different tracking titles -- and has used them to find kids and dogs who have been lost. He does obedience -- therapy work etc. and all he works for is his rope -- if he can have his rope -- like is great in his eyes!!!
and dont get me started on when people says my Deaf Bull Terriers cant do!!
Deb -- Woodrow -- Sweetie -- MJ
o -- yea -- and yes when you got an itch you gotta scratch -- and mommy it was only practice!!!
Woodrow -- Sweetie -- MJ
As long as the undersize car machine works then I don’t see the problem.
I bet you have adapted beautifully because just seem to be that kind of a girl. 
As for the dancing without treats, Mom and completely agree that is silly and doggies should get to have treats if that is what motivates them….like you said, we are all different and it takes different things to motivate us! 
Kisses,
Nala
Oh Honeygirl, don’t pay any attention to people who criticize you. They are jealous of your incredible accomplishments and instead of being happy for you for being such an amazing dog, they’d rather put you down. How miserable they must be!
What’s important is that you do what you do so well and you and your mom work as a team where there is mutual love and respect. No matter what anyone thinks, to us you are an absolute JOY and we love you dearly.
AND -- there is no such thing as a useless dog. We’re all here to love our humans and to brighten their lives whichever way we know best. Your detractors -- they’re useless.
xoxoxo Hugs and love and slobbers,
Your friend forever,
Chef
Honey who would say such mean things? They are just jealous that your mom is so smart and can teach you how to do so many things. They probably don’t really know how she does it with positive reinforcement instead of the other way that we will not speak of.
It doesn’t matter what you can and can not do or that we think you are a super doggy. What matters is that you and your mom have a good time doing what you do and get to make some good time memories. Those are the most important.
As long as you are happy and she is happy and your other human is happy then that is all that matters. Oh and you need to keep us happy with lots of blogging too…hehe, just kidding.
We really enjoy reading all about you and tell our friends about this really cool Great Dane friend we have and all the cool things she does. Don’t worry about all the grumpy people, just remember all of your friends that love you.
hugs and kisses from Boxen, Bella and Benjamin
Hey Honey, pay no attention to stupid comments. We get some ridulous comments sometimes -- like the woman who kept asking why Murray was crying at the end of the match yesterday -- and we explained that he was autistic and could have some situations difficult but that didn’t stop her asking again -- and we explained that he found it hard to control his emotions -- but that didn’t stop her asking for the third time, and by now we were all really getting a bit mad at her and then she said “well, really you should be able to get him to enjoy himself more”!!!
Okay, we all took a deep breath and walked away at that point!
Do what you enjoy, and ignore the rudeness of others! That’s what we’ve learnt over the last 11 years of having an autistic child and three years of having Clive working with him.
Poor Honey, you can’t help it if you have higher standards than those silly BCs that work without rewards. While it’s important to do basic commands without treats, I can’t come up with a situation where spinning and weaving without treats is critical.
I bet those same people who say you are “good for nothing,” Honey, would not go to work if they weren’t getting paid at the end of the month! So I think you are a VERY smart doggy for DEMANDING that Hsin-Yi show you the goodies before doing spins and stuff for her.