Jasper and the dog door

**Cataholic** · 01-12-2011, 11:31 AM

Well, Jasper didn't come in this morning! I think Jonah putting him out last night was the reason. I am the pack leader (LOL, or so I think!).

Liz- I can't figure out how to post a picture on here. BUT, if you are on Facebook? LOL...I can do it on there. :0

Jasper is a shep mix...has beagle markings, shep body style. Just adorable.

**lizbud** · 01-12-2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Cataholic

Well, Jasper didn't come in this morning! I think Jonah putting him out last night was the reason. I am the pack leader (LOL, or so I think!).

Liz- I can't figure out how to post a picture on here. BUT, if you are on Facebook? LOL...I can do it on there. :0

Jasper is a shep mix...has beagle markings, shep body style. Just adorable.

Send me the pic in a pm & I will post it, ok?

**sasvermont** · 01-12-2011, 12:42 PM

As I recall, my dog's trainer wanted all the dogs to "ask" if they could/should do things, just like Jasper is doing. Of course, my dogs seldom asks, and barges before me up and down steps....I will admit she is good about coming inside, she does wait for her lead to be taken off.... I, too, would like to trade dogs.

My trainer would have loved your dog.

I would wait until the kittens are re-homed, as you mentioned, and then try a new round of behavior changes with the pupster. He sounds so smart and easy to work with, that it seems a shame to have the leader worked up about the doggie door. I bet he'll do whatever you want, you just need to rework the steps in and out the door....my trainer always talked about "sweetening the deal" to get the dog to do whatever!

By the way, I know not what I talk about, so don't take this typing as instructions, just suggestions.

I, too, would like a photo of this perfect dog, Jasper!

**Cataholic** · 01-12-2011, 01:31 PM

I can take the gentle ribbing about my dog of perfection. It is just so amazing to witness, AND I have no trouble bragging about him- as it is absolutely nothing I did- its all him.

Jasper came to me, along with his two puppies (we presume, as they were similar in looks, actions, strange howling pattern, etc), in April of 2010. I had to drag him from the car into the garage. His two pups were worse, but they were little enough I could pick them up.

He blossomed with us. We are definetely his peeps. He still cowers, shows uncertainty with men sometimes. My mom (Lillycat) who is NOT a dog person, speaks glowingly of Jasper. I just love this dog so much, and Jonah does, too.

I will learn how to post pics somehow. Soon. Where is Kfamr when I need her?

**SWHouston** · 01-12-2011, 02:07 PM

Cataholic,

Adding Photos is actually pertty easy !
One can put their pictures here in an Album,
or use a Photo Housing site like Photobucket at...
http://photobucket.com/?link=topmenu
or
Image Shack at...
http://imageshack.us/

Both have very clear instructions on how to use the facilities.

TRY IT !

Have a good Day !

S.W.

**lizbud** · 01-13-2011, 09:33 AM

Here's that very obedient doggie, Jasper.

Isn't he a cutie.

Jasper & Jonah

**Cataholic** · 01-13-2011, 09:50 AM

Oh, Liz!! Thank you so much! I love seeing Jasper and Jonah up on the 'big screen'.

**happylabs** · 02-05-2011, 06:36 AM

I don't have an answer but thoroughly enjoyed your post! I am just picturing this dog sitting on the patio waiting to be invited in. How adorable! And I am just now seeing his picture before I finish my post!

We had a black Lab named Jasper once and he was a big LOVE but slightly mentally limited.

I hope you figure it out and he learns to use the door. I like to think he is just VERY polite!

**kaycountrygal** · 02-05-2011, 12:20 PM

Hello, I just read the entire Thread. You sure have a smart well behaved dog and the pics are so cute. To me, he looks like a beagle. I certainly am not an expert but I think when you let him/ invite him out, then he expects you to let him/ invite him back in. He's very smart. Kay in NC, cloudy 45