I have also noticed that he is getting more proficient at pissing up things whilst the owner is in the vicinity. Like the car his pissed on today, just as the owner was getting out.
But that wasn't his piece de resistance. No sirree. After yomping through the fields, we were finally heading home through the streets of Forest Hill. Coming towards us on the pavement was a veteran village resident, along with her elderly dog which looked a bit like a rat on a piece of string. It was all little and wiry, with a pointy face.
She saw me and shouted out, "hello!" (all dog walkers know each other in Forest Hill you see). I returned her salutation, and as I got nearer, she called out again; "is your dog friendly?"
"Yes, he's friendly but he woofs a lot," I smiled. And at that exact moment, Naughty George snarled and lunged for the rat-on-a-string, biting it on the face. The ratty thing emitted a death-defying squeal as I pulled Naughty George backwards out of reach.
Veteran villager looked distraught and rat-on-a-string was whimpering.
"I am so, so sorry," I stammered, dragging Naughty George away from the scene of the crime.
As we progressed, the rat's whimpering sounds gradually diminished, and I turned to NG and hissed, "you complete bastard!"
Naughty George looked blank, standing stock still and staring into the distance. But then the sound of a voice to my left made me jump: "did you just call your dog a bastard?"
I turned and saw one of the chaps in the village looking at me. He had been in his front garden doing jobs, and I hadn't noticed him.
"Oh hiya, I didn't see you there," I said brightly, trying to hide my embarrassment as he grinned at me.
"Well I had best get on," I said, dragging NG down back down the street towards home, and waving to the villager behind me.
That dog has got a lot to answer for. And he didn't even look repentant.....
Pic.No.1. Naughty George chilling on the sofa after biting a dog on the face
I know it is not related to this post, but I wanted to use my new Canon Powershot S95, so I took a picture of my fridge in the dark.
Pic.No.2. A gratuitous picture of my fridge
I still have the camera set to 'auto' so I am sure that I am not exploiting its ample features yet. But I love it. And frustratingly have not have enough photo opportunities to give me an excuse to whip it out.
P.S. So what are you up to this weekend?
I love Naughty George! Who in that pic is looking kinda smug actually.
ReplyDeleteIt took nearly a full five minutes for me to stop laughing enough to comment...wait...I'm not finished...............OK, no..............Ok, now. Holy crap this was hilarious! I may be laughing the rest of the day!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBTW- NaBloPoMo is just a writing challenge where you sign up and write a post every day. I thought March would be easy since the theme is "In a Word." It's a good way to get the writing momentum up and keep it going. I hope. Here's the site if you want to check it out....http://www.nablopomo.com/
OMG my sides are STILL splitting....I love naughty George! With him around, you probably don't need a writing challenge...he's so good at providing material! LOL
Yes my vote is with Naughty George, he looks innocent!!! Then again so did Ronnie Biggs.
ReplyDeleteAs to what we are doing this weeked, the answer is same as usual!!
I agree... smug as!.. ps that's a law suit over here!
ReplyDeleteOh poor NG, I don't think that he looks smug in the picture, I think he looks contrite!
ReplyDeleteugh. european dogs are soooooooo catty.
ReplyDeletemy littlest one is like that, to the point where i just pick her up and run away when we see another dog in the vicinity.
i know she's too small to do any real damage, but i still don't like having to hang around and explain why my dog is completely bonkers.
There just HAS to be a connection between your picture of Naughty George and your picture of your fridge. But ... nope ... it just isn't happening.
ReplyDeleteBad dog, bad!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNo treats for a month, or sleeping on your bed, or table scraps. Bad Dog!
He doesn't even do shame does he?
I cannot stop laughing about your adventure with NG and he looks so darn cute laying on he couch. You did pretty good...based on how you described the situation I probably would've busted out laughing at the lady and the dog. I know very inappropriate but that happens with me sometimes. LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess I won't be bringing Dixie whenever I come to visit.
ReplyDeletelmao...NG is a stitch! I think it might be a bit of miracle that you haven't strung him up by his tail
ReplyDeleteEven funnier...getting caught by a neighbor calling him a bastard! *snort* I think your reps are going to be well and truly honed at this rate! LOL xo Muwah
Perhaps a face mask like the one in 'Silence of the Lambs' may suit.
ReplyDeleteApart from anything else it would stop anyone asking if he is friendly - that sort of outfit would speak for itself really.
George is naughty indeed! Love these stories :)
ReplyDeleteHello Shawn, are you new round here? Welcome anyway. Oh yeh, Naughty George is contrite alright!
ReplyDeleteEh up Fran, nope there really is no connection between my fridge and Naughty George. It literally was a random picture of my fridge!
ReplyDeleteHello Mrs Tuna, nope he definitely does not do shame or remorse!
ReplyDeleteHiya Jewell, yeh how unlucky was it getting caught calling my dog a bastard?! That dog has a lot to answer for.
ReplyDeleteI had a dog as a teenager and he would shit on everything. He was a miniature poodle and he would somehow get his ass on top of rocks bigger than him to crap on the rock. It always happened when someone else was walking by too! I swear, he got sexual satisfaction out of it. One day, he was shitting on someone's driveway WHILE THE HOME OWNER WAITED IN HIS CAR IN THE STREET FOR HIM TO FINISH SO HE COULD FINALLY COME HOME FROM WORK! How embarrassing!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that has a boxer and when I said, "he is so cute," he responded, "HE'S AN ASSHOLE!" so I don't think calling your dog a bastard is so bad!! He does look cute in that pic though!
Surely you mean his, "Piss de Resistance " ? I think there should be an Ode to Naughty George like there is an Ode to the Haggis. I'd write one if I wrote odes.
ReplyDeleteI heard today that a friend's daughter was too scared to deliver our freebie paper because "Dillon was there" Dillon is a Golden Retriever but known amongst the school kids as " Evil Dog " ( It's their fault - they creep up on him, jump out & he barks at them...a lot" She also said that last time her daughter delivered our paper, when Evil Dillon was obviously inside, that her daughter was a little disconcerted to be followed along the path by a bunch of hens. I didn't have the heart to tell her that they are actually " Killer Hens "
I HATE it when elderly residents catch me swearing...they think I'm such a nice girl.
Naughty George rocks !
I'm picturing a snob in wool trousers and top coat and expensive leather shoes climbing out of his brand new BMW to discover NG lifting his leg and pissing on his shiny chrome rims. Ha! Way to go Naughty George!
ReplyDeleteDogs on a leash is probably the most tense time not only for the dog but for the one being dragged! The dog will pick up any nervous energy down through the leash.....it's like a direct current of energy. And then when it meets another dog who is also on a leash.....IT happens. If they were both off leash things would have not escalated.....they would have figured things out for themselves.
ReplyDeleteIt's we humans that have to be trained....believe I learned the hard way too! lol
New camera sounds great and nice shot of fridge!
Bloody hell Jim, you are right! NG only tends to start fights when he is on his leash. He definitely doesn't like being on one at all so yeh, he probably is a bit stressed. Trouble is, he is more of a bastard when he is let off it! Rock and hard place ;-)
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