the state that i am in » Roosday-Tuesday — Wherein Our Hero Won’t Come In

Hey guys! Rufus here again with another surefire way to drive your mom up the wall. This trick sounds really simple, but it can be tricky if you’re not careful. The results are worth it, though. You mom will be completely exasperated with you!

First, start by asking to go outside. When mom lets you out, trot off into the yard like you’ve got some serious outside business to attend to. Maybe smell at the grass a little. But be careful! Don’t let those smells tempt you! You can’t lose your focus.

Sniff around outside, but watch your mom. Is she sitting down on the couch? Good! Now go scratch at the door and ask to come in.

Here’s the hard part. When she opens to door, don’t come in! Not even for a biscuit or some cheese. Just stand there like this:

Wait about a minute and then scamper off back into the yard. Try and look like you are really going to be busy protecting the house this time.

And repeat three or four times until your mom gets that look on her face. You know the one I mean!

P.S. The wonky ear is optional, but cool.

Now, scamper off and share this trick with the other puppy friends – Smalls, Kaya, Ben, Bailey, Ted, Foxy, Gus, and Zapp

Oooh, Rufus, that is a good trick! My favorite is to do my circles around the couch like I like to do when I want to go out. It’s really annoying to my mom and dad and they always get up to let me out after a few circles. So, when they do that, I just stand by the couch and look at them as if they’re crazy for thinking for a second that I want to go outside. So then they close the door and sit back on the couch, and then I start doing my circles again. It’s a super fun game.

And you’re right, the wonky ear is totally cool. My sister is a pro at the cool wonky ear.

Every time I get to my feet, Edie thinks it is time to go out. When it’s time to go in, it’s walk to the door and then run away as soon as I open it. Repeat until I get tired of this game and then chase her until I catch her.

Crazy dogs!

Oh, my goodness, how devious! He won’t even come in for cheese? That is determination.

Replace Rufus with Calvin, and his spot by the open door with a spot underneath our couch, and you have my life.

OMG that picture of her at the door is too adorable. How could you say no to that face?? I would be so bad around her, indulging her in whatever he wants.

What an awesome game, Rufus! I am definitely trying it when I am home in MN with MY mom.

Love the comment about the wonky ear.

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