Stuart standing up 1

We were letting the dogs out of the cottages for their mid-day run-around and play session, and deaf Stuart offered us his usual greeting.  (I happened to have the camera with me, which is how I got these shots.  That's Alayne's boot on the right.)  He races over to one of us, stands on his hind legs with his front paws on our thighs, and looks right up.  Then, he tosses his head back and forth, left and right, like this:

Stuart standing up 2

And this:

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You can see from his flying ears how fast he was whipping his head around.  Finally, satisfied he's made an appropriate impression, he lets loose with a wild Beagle howl.  It is an ear-splitting howl, so I usually have to put a finger up to my mouth and say "Shhhhhh!"  I'm not sure he's quite figured out what that hand signal is all about, but we're working on it!

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12 responses to “Hello Up There!”

  1. Carolyn Kupferschmid Avatar
    Carolyn Kupferschmid

    If there’s one thing I love more than reading the contents of your blog, it HAS to be the TITLE of each blog! Today was no different, Steve and Alayne. It undoubtedly brings a smile to my face each and every day. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
    P.S. Give Stuart some ear scratches from me, OK?

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  2. darla Avatar
    darla

    you gotta video that! which reminds me, where’s our RDR videos anyway…??? 😉
    thanks for lovin’ them dawgs!

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  3. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    That’s funny–telling someone who is deaf to be quiet! I am mostly pet-less these days. I’ll gladly take his howls! Let ’em fly, Stuart!!

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  4. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    What a sweet face…looks like he is your #1 fan, guys!

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  5. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    How cute is he!! How’s Margaret and twist?

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  6. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    HA – wheh yat Stuart?! What a darlin’ face. I know you guys have lots to do to put it mildly, but would love to actually hear Stuart’s greeting!! Just a thought.
    Have a happy weekend. 🙂

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  7. JC Avatar

    That’s so sweet! When my beagle greets me, my parents call it “the howl of happiness.” And although it’s very loud, I’m always glad to hear it, and I bet you are, too.

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  8. Maria Rose Avatar

    My rescue basset does the same thing when I get home from work. We’re trying to work on the jumping since she’s 45lbs.

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  9. A Arsenault Avatar
    A Arsenault

    I have a deaf dog too, and he is the loudest of the bunch, why is that?
    Keep up the good work 🙂

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  10. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    Stuart is so cute! I know that greeting has to be a daily highlight for him! (& for ya’ll)

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  11. Billie Avatar
    Billie

    He’s such a sweetie! Such a beautiful face. It’s nice to be greeted so earnestly.

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  12. Kate and Luke Avatar
    Kate and Luke

    What a sweet fellow!

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