I think it is a built in survival trait; however, I would like to take it one step further & say that they LEARN over time that this look keeps them out of trouble. Mine have perfected "the look" and use it on unsuspecting guests for attention. Callie, in particular, has the most woebegone expression, and she uses it on those she can tell are suckers. A friend recently stayed with me for the weekend. All weekend, she was saying "Oh poor Callie! Look at her face." I kept insisting to her that Callie was playing her for a sucker, and she was feeding into it. She was convinced Callie was sad or upset. While we were watching a movie, Callie fell asleep on top of my friend on the couch. Movie over, I headed off to bed & she said she was also going to be going to bed soon. The next morning I found my friend on the couch with BOTH basenjis on top of her. Once Callie settled in, she felt like it would be mean to wake her up, so she slept on the couch all night so as not to disturb Callie.
I think it is instinctual/survival, but I think they learn to work it to their advantage for sure!
Look what DH just showed me!
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I loved seeing your basenji. What a nice way to be creative and make some $$$.
Good luck.:o Oops…it's not me, but I agree...she is creative. Hopefully she'll be successful!
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Ok…one question, I see it all over this board...what does DH stand for?
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dear husband
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dear husband
Thanks for that…all sorts of things were running thru my mind as to what DH could stand for...
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Yes, and on occasion some other things too
Hmm…:rolleyes:uh…yeah...other things that start with D....and end with "arn"...or something like it
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Ok…one question, I see it all over this board...what does DH stand for?
I was afraid to ask.:eek:
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Hmmm…what were you thinking??;)
I was basing my assumptions on what the wife calls me on occasion.
Emily Latella….....never mind.:D
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I was basing my assumptions on what the wife calls me on occasion.
Emily Latella….....never mind.:D
Yep, I know the one…he gets called that one too!:rolleyes:
