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BlueKota

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17. If someone asked me are you smarter than your German Shepherd,

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #11)

Mon Jan 26, 2026, 07:38 PM

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I'd have to answer probably not. He notices anything that is even slightly out of place then barks at it, until I move it, back to where it should be. Sometimes I joke that my Mom's up in heaven, coaching him, to keep me in line. 😂

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I think I accidentally fed my dog his afternoon meal [View all] BlueKota Monday OP

My dog always tries to get fed twice liberal N proud Monday #1

Thank you. BlueKota Monday #2

Next time I get a dog, I am going to make sure it is not smarter than I am. Irish_Dem Monday #11

If someone asked me are you smarter than your German Shepherd, BlueKota Monday #17

Wow that is great attention to detail. Irish_Dem Monday #20

Is it dry food? 33taw Monday #3

Yes BlueKota Monday #4

There are vet services online that might be able to help you. Too much dry food can cause bloating. 33taw Monday #8

I did do a chat with a Chewy online vet. BlueKota Monday #13

Good. I am sure your pup will do okay. 33taw Monday #16

Thank you. BlueKota Monday #18

This message was self-deleted by its author BlueKota Monday #5

My little dogs try to manipulate me and make me feed them more than their usual meal times. Irish_Dem Monday #6

Thank you. BlueKota Monday #7

It has been stressful with the horrific weather. Irish_Dem Monday #10

Hope your family members recover soon. BlueKota Monday #14

Oh yes. Irish_Dem Monday #19

I have a 20 pound Havanese... MiHale Monday #9

I used to have 3 Huskies awesomerwb1 Monday #12

I am glad to hear she was fine. BlueKota Monday #15

The Mrs & I each fed our beagles breakfast yesterday RainCaster Monday #21

It's good they were happy. BlueKota Tuesday #22