With a single-mindedness of purpose he always attempts to run off with his favorite 'stolen treasures' - my spectacles, my mobile phone, a ballpen, a scrap of paper, a sheaf of tissue.
Dogged determination. I now understand why that term was coined.
Each time he takes something, he runs like he stole it (because really, he *did*)
When cornered and brought to account, knowing whatever is in his possession doesn't belong to him, he drops it like its hot.
Every chance he gets, he guns for the prize, giving his whole furry being into whatever purpose he's set out to fulfill at the moment. Whether he thinks he owns the item or just wants to play, he knows what he wants.
He is very consistent. His tactics may change, but his goal remains the same.
Impressive for an 8 month old puppy.
My dog manages to get the better of me sometimes and seems smarter than some people I know.
He will find a way to get what he wants, eventually - even when you think he has no hope of getting it. When he sees whatever his little heart desires, he'll bug you for it, keep at it, persevere till you finally give in out of sheer exasperation - or take it when you're not paying attention.
So pay attention.
As in life, it helps to know what you want. If you can set your sights right you go for whatever it is, even if sometimes the path to what you want isn't all too easy.
When you get what you want, run like it's stolen.
If you have something that doesn't really belong to you, drop it like its hot.
Pay attention, you will get your chance to try again.
When cornered, find a way to escape.
Repeat as necessary.
note: Logan also seems to know what things belong to him, and he always keeps them on his bed or retrieves it when he notices it is where it isn't supposed to be. Fascinating. The puppy is more organized than me!
A house is not a complete home,
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