The bulb on our big screen TV went out, but we bought a service plan for it so it was covered for free. (well, not for free since the service plan cost more than the bulb did, but you get the idea)
The geek squad guy shows up bright and early today to fix it. Of course it's loud and intimidating with all 3 dogs barking at the door. I get Gunnar in a down and then make Daisy back up and sit, and let him in. Daisy has become very territorial as she's matured, and is letting out this low growl, but she doesn't move. Gunnar is in his down. The guy starts working on the set, so I sit in the chair and have Daisy sit next to me so I can control her if necessary. There is no way either of them will leave the room, I know that from experience. Gunnar lays on the floor 3' from the guy and watches him. Daisy finally lays down but does her "creep", where she slowly moves towards the guy. The growling stopped long ago and now she wants to say hi, but I don't let her, I want her to stay right were I told her to stay. Gunnar gets up and leaves the room. I hear him coming back, and I'm 100% sure he'll have a ball with him. He does. He walks over to the guy who is on his knees working on the bulb, and drops the ball. The guy ignores him, he picks up the ball and tosses it to him. I said "he's testing you to see if you are friend or foe".
I bet it was the quickest service call the guy ever made. He was out of there in 15 minutes. No wonder, a 140lb dog sitting there staring at you and growling, a big GSD 3' from you watching every move you make. It was a good exercise, especially for Daisy as we don't get many strangers in the house, and she was a good girl. I didn't correct her for growling, but I would distract her and then praise her when she stopped.
Next Monday will be fun too, the water conditioner people are coming. Last time, Gunnar stayed down in the basement and kept an eye on them, blocking the door. They had to call me when they were done. This time I'll try and keep him upstairs but he's not real fond of letting strangers out of his sight.
The geek squad guy shows up bright and early today to fix it. Of course it's loud and intimidating with all 3 dogs barking at the door. I get Gunnar in a down and then make Daisy back up and sit, and let him in. Daisy has become very territorial as she's matured, and is letting out this low growl, but she doesn't move. Gunnar is in his down. The guy starts working on the set, so I sit in the chair and have Daisy sit next to me so I can control her if necessary. There is no way either of them will leave the room, I know that from experience. Gunnar lays on the floor 3' from the guy and watches him. Daisy finally lays down but does her "creep", where she slowly moves towards the guy. The growling stopped long ago and now she wants to say hi, but I don't let her, I want her to stay right were I told her to stay. Gunnar gets up and leaves the room. I hear him coming back, and I'm 100% sure he'll have a ball with him. He does. He walks over to the guy who is on his knees working on the bulb, and drops the ball. The guy ignores him, he picks up the ball and tosses it to him. I said "he's testing you to see if you are friend or foe".
I bet it was the quickest service call the guy ever made. He was out of there in 15 minutes. No wonder, a 140lb dog sitting there staring at you and growling, a big GSD 3' from you watching every move you make. It was a good exercise, especially for Daisy as we don't get many strangers in the house, and she was a good girl. I didn't correct her for growling, but I would distract her and then praise her when she stopped.
Next Monday will be fun too, the water conditioner people are coming. Last time, Gunnar stayed down in the basement and kept an eye on them, blocking the door. They had to call me when they were done. This time I'll try and keep him upstairs but he's not real fond of letting strangers out of his sight.
