I was having back and hip pain, so not feeling well. I decided to go to town to buy some solar screening, and stopped at McDonald's for a chicken sandwich on the way. I ate half the sandwich and then put the sandwich under the driver's seat to deter dogs, made sure the barrier was in place between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. I went into the hardware store, and was back out in 10 minutes, and found my female Fleur in the front seat and my food gone! I was surprised, and furious that she had done this after 7 years of never being allowed into the front seat or being allowed to get into any package in the car.
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| Fleur, so innocent looking! |
I was so angry that I wanted to beat her. Of course I did not beat her, I did not yell at her, but it was difficult to calm down because I was feeling defeated. I had believed that she would not force her way into the front seat, due to the barrier, and I was so disappointed to realize that I have to use a better barrier, which means spending money again, and retrain. I thought the problem was solved when I bought the first barrier! I remember the old saying" the best laid plans of mice and men". So true, so true.
It's frustrating I know when they out smart us!
ReplyDeleteSeems like you have it figured out and then they go and prove us wrong. I'll bet she was asking herself, "wonder why she didn't buy fries." :)
If she could make the order at the drive thru, no telling what would beon the sneaky dog's orders!
DeleteI feel for you because I know how the pups can set me off when they're being naughty, but I also can't help but smile when I think of Fleur's pure joy when you left that tasty sandwich unguarded and so easy to get.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right that Fleur was joyful in her adventure!
DeleteShe's such a good girl - it's hard when they disappoint us. Of course you didn't beat her, but I'm surprised you didn't yell. I probably would have had a few words. Maybe a hard sided little ice chest to leave stuff like that would work? To keep up front? She probably wouldn't smell the food if it was in one of those little coolers. I'm sorry you are having some pain. My knee is acting up, too, and I think it's because of this weather. Hopefully you'll feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you just need a little lock box for your sandwich!
ReplyDeleteI got a zippered thermal lunch box, but the sneak figured out how to open the zipper!
DeleteWe have found the only way to keep the fur kids in the back is to harness and teather to the seat belt. I had a car accident when one of the boys was 10 months old (unrestrained) was thrown to the front, now he is antsy in the car and tries to climb in to the front to be in my lap.
ReplyDeleteI agree that a harness and tether is best. I will investigate and get some.
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