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Boo The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

Could this be the cutest dog ever? Boo, The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook. Well, that depends on ones perspective, people who owns a dog on their own obviously will be having a hard time to rate this objectively.

Here is a Pomeranian puppy that no doubt takes the cake as a cute dog on the face of this planet.
What is more noteworthy is that Boo has 3+ millions of fans on Facebook. Everyone loves boo, and how about you? Before you try to resist liking or even loving this particular dog, give it a chance and take a look at these photos below, and also there is one short video at the end of this entry, believe me you will not believe this is a dog, because you know what? in stills it looks more like a doll to me.

Boo, The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

Best of boo video:

Boo, The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

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So, do you agree now? That Boo is The Cutest Dog Ever? It Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook already.

Impulse Control Issues this dog trainer has them too

Okay, so my lovely sidekick Poncho has totally busted me! He was just posting one of his great answers he adapted from our Noozhawk advice column, and mentioned the "Sees" incident, so I guess I need to come clean.

Yes, I admit it, similar to dogs and counter-surfing, I have impulse control issues too... Although, Ive been able to restrain myself most of the time, once in awhile, my morals breakdown...as both my husband and dog have pointed out.

We were out and about on my husbands birthday - enjoying our time in Santa Barbara (Poncho wrote about this too), and I thought Id stop for a Sees lollipop on our way home - this is my dessert...they last longer and taste good. I know, it was my hubbys birthday, but he wanted to be nice...and didnt mind stopping.

Now, just to make it clear, my husband doesnt like chocolate - or any candy for that matter. I know, at first I thought this was weird, but then I realized "more for me!" Anything he gets, he gives to me... Yea!!!

If youve ever been to Sees you know they give out samples - wow! Talk about positive reinforcement!!! HELLO??? How great is that!? And how smart are they!!! The perfect positive association, right? No wonder they do so well!

Anyway, I only buy the lollipops, nothing else, although my favorite treat there is the chocolate covered ginger...and hey Ill eat most every sample they give me - I dont though, not usually. But that day, yes, that day was different. Celebrating birthdays, outings to Santa Barbara, ran a lot over the weekend...I deserved it gosh darn-it. So I lied! Yes, me, the always responsible, always truthful, lied!

They were giving away the chocolate covered vanilla cream, which I took ever so easily, AND asked for a sample of the ginger...my favorite - saying it was for my husband who was outside with Poncho! OMG I totally used him as my excuse knowing full well that he wasnt going to taste one miniscule drop!

This wasnt pre-mediated... just impulsive on my part. I was going to wait until after dinner...but lo and behold there was a traffic jam, so to help with my mood in the car, I ate them...both of them! Once again, impulsive behavior... And ya know what? They were great! Totally hit the spot! It was worth every impulsive act, every lie, and every calorie!

Impulsive? Yes. Normal behaviors of humans? For many of us, yes. So there ya go Poncho, I confessed. As Ponchos dad has pointed out, my morals finally broke down... I guess we all have our moments...at least no one got hurt.

Being a Politically Correct Responsible Dog Trainer Has a Price Humiliation

What a lovely weekend its been here in Ventura. Just got home from an ocean swim with my friends Terri and Mary, along with the other great folks of the Rincon Tri Club. Nice way to start a Sunday...I thought it would be even more fun if Nolan and Poncho came down so we could practice some loose leash walking along the promenade together. Unfortunately it ended with a stranger, poor communication, and me being the target of unintended hurt feelings.

I know my dog. I know Poncho; what triggers cause which effects. Trucks = increase predatory drive. Loud noises (e.g. fireworks) = barking. Even with the socialization exercises Ive done with him, just like the ones I have my private dog training clients and puppy and adult dog training class students do, it seems sometimes tall men wearing hats and sunglasses approaching head on or "sneaking" in from behind to steal a quick pet can sometimes result in a redirected snark... But hey, if someone did this to me, Id snark too!

So here I was, with Poncho, standing on the bike path. Poncho was doing his doggy thing, sniffing around some grass and pole. A gentleman wearing sunglasses and a hat came walking by to cross the street and asked "Is that a Chihuahua?" "Yes, he is part Chihuahua." This stranger then started to reach out to touch Poncho, without asking first, while Poncho was still sniffing.

Poncho didnt see this person, or at least didnt take notice of him. I mentioned that sometimes Poncho will turn around and snark if he isnt expecting it, and doesnt know the person. "So, please dont touch him. I wouldnt want you to get bitten." To me I was being very responsible, concerned with the welfare of the public, and politically correct. I even apologized for not allowing him to pet him. I certainly didnt mean to insult him.

So off we went, while this other person went on his way. Well, the next thing you know this stranger is driving by, and yells out a phrase that was quite rude, insulting, and too offensive to post in this G-rated family friendly dog training blog. Needless to say, I was quite exasperated and downright hurt.

By this time Ive gotten over it. I do understand its not me, but the other person. Insecurity? Poor coping skills? Would I have done anything differently? Hmm, maybe would have managed my environment by walking faster - but I didnt want to ruin Ponchos sniffing time! Obviously this person hadnt learned to ask before doing. This is one reason I include the following statement in my class policies at the inquisitive canine dog training studio:

Approaching and petting dogs: Some dogs are not friendly toward or comfortable around people they do not know. Please do not approach or pet any other dogs in class. If your child wants to meet another dog, they may do so after obtaining permission from the dogs owner and only during non-classroom teaching time.

I always ask dog guardians if I may pet their dog BEFORE actually doing it! Not while Im reaching out. Its always best to ask first. You never know what might trigger a dog. Its also important to read a dogs body language, and what they might be communicating. They may be "saying" please dont touch me, or "Yes, please come say hello to me."

Dogs are living breathing creatures that have their own likes and dislikes. As individuals we dont like strangers coming up to us and touching us without asking...and even if they do ask, we might not want them to. Parents of human children dont allow strangers to just reach out and touch their kids, why do we treat our dogs differently? Is it just because theyre dogs they should like it? I think not.

Situational awareness, being politically correct, respecting the safety and welfare of the public, and respecting the safety and welfare of your own dog all add up to being a responsible pet guardian! Too bad there are those times when it doesnt go over well...but thats human behavior for ya.

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