Terriers' Rules for Humans
Well, guys, Gusto and Boo, Zoe, and Ben have done a pretty good job of training their humans. At least those humans are paying attention now. We all love our humans, but let's face it, some take longer to train than others--and some of us are softees and let them get away with more than they should. Below are the rules that Gusto, Boo, et al have found invaluable. If you practice daily with your human, he or she is bound to pick up these important rules. Good luck, fellow terriers!
--Wimsey
Let your human put a people follower on you (leash) ocassionally, but YOU must lead the way (Humans don't usually know where they're going, so this is important.)
Humans are allowed to go out for the evening--if they return with a treat for you.
Humans must take you for rides in the car, as long as they leave a window open so our noses can be in the wind.
Allow your humans to watch TV, but make sure they pet you at the same time.
They may have guests over as long as the guests greet you first.
Allow the humans to get up on the furniture--unless you are already there. If there is a little room left on the couch, let the human sit down.
Humans must laugh at all our jokes and antics. (Easy to do; we're naturally gifted, of course.)
They must understand that "come" means "when I'm ready." Or, for that matter, any other word like "sit" or "stay."
Humans may sleep in the bed as long as they will allow the terrier to sleep on top of them.
If it's on the floor; it's yours.
If you saw it first; it's yours.
If it rolls, squeaks, moves on its own, or looks like it will taste good, it's yours.
In fact, if you want it for any reason, IT'S YOURS!
If the humans or other dogs in the household want something, that's OK, as long as it's NOT YOURS!
If it's yours, and you want to take it with you on a walk, the human must not convince you otherwise.
And finally above all, our humans must understand that terrier means, "I'm not a lab or gushy golden retriever. I'm a terrier and proud of it!"
