I looked the small dog in the eye
And she looked back at me…
A more determined look, I think,
You would go far to see.
I’d only mentioned it was hot
And that she must concur
That summer is no time for dogs
To wear their winter fur.
“A bath would be a good idea.”
I spoke to empty air…
She was long gone and disappeared
To hide behind my chair.
I wheedled, pleaded and cajoled,
But would she come out? No.
She knew from past experience
That in the bath she’d go.
I tried to reason with her
Then gave in and tried a bribe…
She sat in silence, wary
And ignored the diatribe.
My blandishments fell on deaf ears,
She wouldn’t move at all…
Until my back was turned
And she went off to find her ball.
I found her brush, it’s almost new,
I’d bought it years ago
But she will never let me close
To where her feathers grow.
I cannot brush the dog at all,
In spite of arrant need,
Not even when I cheat a bit
And put her on the lead.
But this time, somehow something changed
She stood as still as death,
And while I brushed, she snuck in close
Till I could feel her breath.
She’s not a ‘licky’ dog at all
So took me by surprise…
The tongue came out with purpose,
Caught me right between the eyes.
She got her own back as I brushed;
Her weapon grew more bold…
Revenge tastes sweet, or so they say,
Though I’m more hot than cold.
And so the dog is fully groomed,
But I’ve been laundered too,
All unconsenting, I’ve been washed
With horrid, doggy goo.
The victory must go to her,
We know who has the power…
While she escapes the dreaded bath,
I’m heading for the shower.
Oho! Turn about is fair play! At least you both got something out of the experience. Smart pooch!
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She does like to share… everything 😉
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Then you could have shared that shower with her …
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I’d need a crane to get her in there 😉
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Or her favourite toy😉
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That doesn’t work…she’s way too smart for that 😉
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LOL, Ani scores again! 😉
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She always wins 😉
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Luckily, El Duque likes being brushed. Now, if only I could find his brush.
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I’m sure Ani would bury hers, given chance 😉
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I know that feeling.. best in the world.. at least you got a lot of love…way to go Ani xx
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The love is never in short supply around here xx
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♥
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Ani strikes back 😂
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😀 ❤
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LOL! You did prevail as far as brushing goes, but I do think the win goes to Ani. ❤️
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Without a doubt! She got me good and proper 😉
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LOL! She sure did
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Turnabout’s fair play. Ah ha ha! My dog got hers last week.
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I’m thinking about hiring in help 😉
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I was once told to place our dog on the worktop to groom her – they would be off their safe area; the floor – the dog groomer said. After much scrabbling, and her trying to climb around my neck we both ended up on the floor. The trouble was, after that, she would stand by the worktop, waiting for me to pick her up to ‘play’ again. Love reading about Ani, Sue.
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I very much doubt I could lift my furry octopus that high without calling in the cavalry 😉
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Clever Ani. She got her own back!
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She always does, one way or another 😉
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What a lovely surprise! Good that you both got something out of it!
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I could have done without my ‘bath’ 😉
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I have heard Ani say that so many times!
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That’s probably why she ‘got’ me 😉
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LOL!
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hahah. Good girl Ani!
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😀 😀
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Good move Ani she won’t do that again ina hurry.love Ruby
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She tries it every day 😉
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It’s disgusting isn’t it ! 💜🐾
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Dreadful! 😉
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😜😳
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This was so funny. Well done, Ani – you showed her 🙂
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Well, honestly…who needs a bath? 😉
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Ah, Ani. She is the wizard of passive-aggressive. I am lucky because Garfield LOVES to be brushed- which I have to do every day because he sheds the equivalent on another cat each week. The big problem is getting him to hold still long enough so I can remove the mats, usually with a pair of scissors!
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Ani gets those behind the ears… and ears is a four letter word in her book 😉
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🙂 xo
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🙂 x
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Lol. What a funny poem. Ani got you good, Sue. What a smart girl.
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She is a very smart dog… unfortunately for me 😉
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Lol. Your poem cracked me up.
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That’s another thing the small dog is very good at 😉
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Brilliant as always.
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Thanks, Di 🙂
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you’re welcome
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Hee hee! We like to think that we’re the ones in charge, but how often it seems like we play by their rules.
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Ani is under no illusions who is in charge…and it isn’t me 😉
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An irresistible poem! I loved the photos, too. Great fun!
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That dog is such a ham 😉
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😀
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Oh Ani! You cunning thing. 😀 And sorry, Sue. I am sympathetic, really I am but….soooooo funny. Laughed until it hurt. 😀
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Laughter is good for the soul…so I’m good with that 😉
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-grin- Ani is often good for my soul. 😀
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And always for mine 😉
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Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
I’m on the Small Dog’s side…
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🙂
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Ani, knows how to win! Lol. Lovely poem Sue. 🙂
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Always 😉 Thanks, Marje 🙂
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Haha, Ani, you showed your two legs. My cat has taken to giving me love bites lately.
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I wouldn’t ever bite… not on purpose…
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