User talk:Brisbane2011

That Leaving the Yard Would Make you MAD?

My name is Misty and I am a 3 y/o Staffordshire terrier, who loves to socialize and climb things. The thing I like to climb the most is the fence that is supposed to keep me in the yard. This is no ordinary fence; it is 6 feet tall and made of wood. It worked just fine when I was a puppy, but as I grew and got stronger, the challenge over getting over that fence became less. pet sitting brisbane

To begin with the climbing escapades were little things like; the stairs to get into the rooms upstairs (lots of good things in those rooms)! Then came kitchen chairs to get onto the table (human food – yum). Next was the kids swing set outside so I could see over the fence; and that is when I fell in love with what was on the other side, space and adventure. I found a way to get over it, what my owners don’t know is that there is only one spot that works. It took months of climbing practice to perfect getting over the fence, but finally the goal was achieved and I have never looked back, I am really fast so I am usually out before anyone notices.

I don’t jump the fence all the time because I am usually allowed to stay inside all day long, with the TV on to keep me company, plenty of food and water and life is just great. Then friends or relatives who don’t like dogs come over and I get kicked outside like a piece of trash… so I know when I am not wanted and I go visiting. Some of the neighbors are really good and sneak me back into the yard with a treat and some call mum and dad and well you know the drill, chained up outside to the dog house.

I think if mum and dad just gave me a few extra manners when people came over then we would all be lots happier. How am I supposed to know that they don’t like dogs or dog hair? Why do I always get kicked out? Couldn’t you teach me to go lie down or put me on a leash so that I can at least stay inside? I just don’t understand what is happening here!

A few guidelines such as: not jumping up on visitors would probably help, or I suppose I could ask nicely for a pat instead of grabbing their hand and demanding it (why do people freak out about that anyway)? So here’s the deal, if you find someone to help us, then that would be great. You may need to modify the fence a little too, there is only one spot that I can get over so, if you pretend not to watch YOU will find out where it is. Oh and a walk a few times a week would help too. Jack across the road tells me that his mum and dad have a lady they use to look after him, when they go on vacation and she also walks him three times a week. He said her name is Naomi Hunter and you can call her on 0404 596 190 or email her at petsittingbrisbane@gmail.com Love Misty