My Dogs are Obsessive Compulsive

my dogs are obsessive compulsive
they compartmentalize their activities
If they get a chicken stick
they run to their gray mattresses to chew it

they have established their own routines
one always leaves the last bite of food for his brother

one will not come into the front door unless my husband stands there
no amount of coaxing, begging, crying or pleading can change his mind

opinionated? certainly
regimented? definitely
self-absorbed? Absolutely
my dogs are obsessive compulsive
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Allison Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM
they sound as amazing as their owners Caren!! how many do you have and what breed? hugs jan x
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I somehow thought you would have big bouncy dogs - I dont see you as a chihaua or shih-tzu kind of lady lol!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
two dogs - one is a cross between a Great Dane and German Shepherd - Buddy, who weighs 160 pounds. The other one is a two and a half year old "English Cream" which means marshmallow-colored golden retriever; he is up to 120 pounds. These are house dogs. My daughters say it is like having ponies in your house
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