Blind Sophie thought it might be a good idea to show the new kids on the block the best way to get handouts from the humans at the table on the other side of the gate. Sitting and staring, as blind Darla is doing, or standing and staring, as Bentley is doing, is rather ineffective as far as Sophie is concerned. She told them, "You have to do something really adorable, and make them think you're working really hard at it (wobble a bit, act like you might topple over at any moment), stare at them the entire time you're doing it, and you'd be amazed what treats come your way."
Ah yes, the Sit Up And Beg routine. We trained our dog to do this on command, but it only took about one day for him to start doing it on his own initiative, at every opportunity. There is something irresistable about it, and they sure know it. All of your barbarians are very cute. I'd reward Darla for patience (or the appearance thereof), Bentley for posture, and Sophie for effort.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | May 29, 2013 at 04:49 PM
It's doggie hypnosis by telepathy: "Give us treats. Go on, you know you want to...."
Posted by: Christopher D | May 29, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Does it work?"
Posted by: Ev | May 29, 2013 at 01:20 AM
Can...Not...Resist! All that cuteness is good for many treats I'm sure!
Posted by: Ann | May 28, 2013 at 11:16 PM
They're all so cute! And I just love a begging dachshund!
Posted by: Julie and her Three Dachshunds | May 28, 2013 at 10:18 PM
ALL such darlings!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | May 28, 2013 at 05:13 PM
At least they all agree on being well-behaved while they are working on charming you!
You got a great picture of the barbarians.
Posted by: Chloe | May 28, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Whatta team! Great focus. Simply irresistible!
Posted by: Margaret | May 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Looks like Team Treat to me....or maybe it's Show and Tell?
Posted by: Linda | May 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM
How in the heck do you keep your floors so clean?
Posted by: Linda Hart | May 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM
It must be hard to resist such an adorable trio. Sophie is being her usual sweet self. She really can 'sit pretty"!
Posted by: Jan in Winnipeg | May 28, 2013 at 10:12 AM
ha...ha.....ha....just TOO funny you guys!! What an adorable little trio of sweetpies!!
Posted by: Valerie | May 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM
You guys have such self control. I wouldbe a sucker every time!
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | May 28, 2013 at 09:59 AM
ALL of the above methods work at my house......
Posted by: KCMarla | May 28, 2013 at 09:48 AM
Or learn to open those little doors on the bottom....
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 28, 2013 at 08:52 AM
I hope it worked...
Posted by: Diana K | May 28, 2013 at 08:47 AM
If these are barbarians then they are the most well behaved barbarians I've ever seen. And they're darn cute, too. Seems like Sophie has it all worked out.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | May 28, 2013 at 08:39 AM