Devil Dog Escapes!

When we got Devil Dog from Mary's son and granddaughter, the dog had been conditioned to sleep in a crate. We thought that was an excellent idea and have continued crate sleeping ever since.

From 2009-01-31 Garden

We also think Shauna (and the late Wolfie too) appreciated the quiet hours when Devil Dog was locked away and not able to be a fully intolerable puppy. Shauna is free to wander the house all night, although she simply curls up in her dog bed in our bedroom and sleeps soundly.

One of Devil Dog's behaviors is that she likes to attack Shauna's ear--sort of like Kato would attack Inspector Clouseau in the old Pink Panther movies. At any time, Devil Dog will charge Shauna and nuzzle her ear. Its especially fun to watch as Shauna is running away and Devil Dog holds position with her nose in the ear. Turns out Devil Dog can run sideways faster than Shauna can run straight! Shauna, bless her soul, has not implemented the obvious dog discipline move. Drawing blood usually causes the attacker to stop the objectionable behavior, and Shauna has not invoked that solution.

Back to the crate. Our bedtime routine consists of me taking Devil Dog out to the dog run for a night run. Then, its time for a cookie midnight snack--for the dog! A dog cookie! Devil Dog runs to her crate expectantly waiting for her cookie. After I give it to her, I secure the latch on the front of the crate and turn out the lights. Devil Dog sleeps quietly, and we assume comfortably, until we let her out in the morning. This has been the routine since Devil Dog arrived in our house. And, this is how I put her to bed on Sunday evening. I am absolutely certain of that.

We have no explanation as to how Houdini Dog appeared bedside this morning at 7AM, barking loudly for her breakfast.