Dog Hair Is An Accessory: Tall Tails: Lil Isn't Great At Barking

When we got Lil she didn't make any noise except crying/whininng for what seemed like a year (but was probably about 3 and a half weeks). We thought she didn't know how or couldn't bark. Then one day, as we were discussing getting her some barking lessons, the ballon that I was trying to craft with fell off the counter and Lil pounced. Not ON the balloon, but near it. She was incredibly concerned. She then barked for the first time. We clearly thought it was adorable so we filmed it.
She didn't really bark again for a while. Then when she got a little older she got more anxious. This is when the "boughing" started. That's what we call it. She doesn't really bark. It's more of a growl hiccup. Anyway. Now she does it all the time.

She's also not afraid to really go for it when she feels we're in danger. You know, when the lint roller is out, or in this case when I hurt my foot and had a bag of tots to ice it. Just go ahead and listen to Lil trying to figure out her shit

She tries so very hard. And she definitely is such a good guard dog. As long as the intruder is an inatimate, harmless object that can easily be over powered, we're safe.

Sorry this is basically just vids, I love them and I'm tired. I have a great post for next week tho, promise.

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13 comments:

TamiJuly 16, 2013 at 5:03 AM
UGHHH I want to watch these soo bad but I need to wait til I'm not at my desk! So for now I will just say the thumbnails are really cute
Julie @ A Simply Sweet BlogJuly 16, 2013 at 7:14 AM
Haha, our defective beagle should be a pro at barking. Instead it takes all she has to work up the courage and she'll let out one bark and scare herself. It's hilarious. And maybe a bit sad. But we laugh at her anyway. Pets are definitely good for some serious entertainment!
AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 9:19 AM
haha these are great. my dog sure knows how to bark!
SavannahJuly 16, 2013 at 9:58 AM
haha love Lil as a tiny baby!
Helene in BetweenJuly 16, 2013 at 12:21 PM
why are dogs the cutest?! I just watched that first video 3 times. get over it.
StephanieJuly 16, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Haha oh Lil, you're so funny. She's so little with that balloon!! Too cute.
ErinJuly 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM
haha be glad she doesnt bark a lot that can be annoying!
Katie QuéJuly 16, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Boo is a renowned meower. We literally have conversations.

I sound lonelier and lonelier every day.
brooke lynJuly 16, 2013 at 4:37 PM
that growl things is vicious! watch it.
CarolineJuly 16, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Ha, too funny! Let her know she's not alone in her anxiety over balloons... I suffer from the same dilemma!
KaitlinJuly 16, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Awww haha! This just reminded me of the dog in Grown Ups - have you seen that movie?
Anna SinclairJuly 17, 2013 at 1:46 AM
haha - that's the best non bark ever!
Life of WhimsyJuly 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM
Awwuhhh I love the "boughing!" I wish our doxie only boughed but unfortunately when she goes off it's like we've just unleashed the hounds!

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