And I'm very proud of that, thank you.

I apologize but where's the listing for the next rungs on this addiction ladder?

And it's funny because I'm actually less involved in the summer. We'll have a little busy time coming up but then it will be really slow here and the kids will be on complete cruise control. And Ted will be going for his "outside" training in Nov. I'll have to get a hobby or something.

I'll send my husband up there for training. He needs to learn to live with dogs better.

More likely he'll run screaming from here and never be heard from again! You really have to admire Patrick's fortitude. Of course, he didn't get that way overnight. Ya gotta train 'em.

Maybe that should be the next title, "needs a hobby or something".

Well my dogs must have read this thread before me, because they're both now sporting shirts that say "have instinct. need handler"

No, see, I'm sending Ted off because he needs a handler too! Let them know that Sammy!

Heehee!

The different title tiers are in the FAQ link btw.

Hmm they're not buyin it. Sammy's workin on his "NC or bust" sign as we speak.

Oh, Mordanna - you're making me read the FAQ! I'm not a stinkin' newbie you know! Just kidding.

Oh dear. Well, I'll let the dogs know they have to reserve a place for Sammy. Will he prefer the elevated cots, the soft crate with no door, the pillow bed, or the floor? Lynn says she hopes he likes bitey face because she's really gonna miss her pro wrestling partner when Ted is gone.

ETA: Only 500 to go to "Yes, I have a life!" If I make that within a couple months, would that be lying?

You're only taking Sammy, not Rosie? Come now, you need a little red aussie don't you think? Would it help that people say she comes from working lines?

The dogs say they'll sleep tied to a barrel in the rain if it means you'll put them on sheep or ducks. No special diets either. Cheap kibble will be just fine and they'd be happy to play some bitey face.

Oh, you said only Sammy was making the sign! Sure, come on Rosie. No barrels in the rain though - I prefer dogs inside where I can control every move - I mean, let them be a part of the family.

A couple of months ago I had to go through the annual "Personel (D)evaluation at work where they ask you what your goals are. As one of my goals I put down "To get to the "No, I don't have a life" rung on the ODO ladder"! Ahhh, the look on their faces was worth a million bucks. Sometimes it's just too much fun being a smart-a$$! Ruffysdad

You did *not* do that!

I do have a reputation to live down to! Ruffysdad

Heck, I just noticed that I'm "Hopelessly Addicted" and I'm so into it that I don't even know how long I've been there!