Greyhound owners are all too familiar with a little something we call “counter surfing.” This act of thievery occurs when a tall greyhound sees something edible on a kitchen table or counter and desire, not to mention a bottomless pit of a stomach, overcomes reason and training.
Last night I was preparing a quick meal of kielbasa and pasta salad. I plopped the kielbasa, still steaming, on the table and went to get the rest of the meal set out. When I turned back to the table, there was my precious little greyhound girl with her mouth poised over the sausage.
I barked a warning, “Elll-aaah…” and she stopped dead, mouth open but not touching her intended prey. She was completely frozen in mid-snatch.
Trying not to laugh, I said, “Just what do you think you’re doing, young lady?”
Body still frozen, her eyes turned toward me and I could almost hear her thinking, Aw, crap. BUS-ted!
No snausage for you, Ella girl.
Stumble It!
Hello to a fellow GT-er! Your blog came up when I went “tag surfing.” Do you mind if I add you to my blog roll?
Hello! Of course I don’t mind. It’s good to see other greyhound (and Grey Talk) people hanging around WordPress.
There’s nothing guiltier-looking than a guilty dog!
My Weimeraner wasn’t quite as tall, but she used to prop her drooling chin on the table…then slink off when ordered…then circle around and prop again…etc.