I had the same problem when I switched to teaching humans after a long time obedience training dogs. Had to learn to say, “Well done!” or “Good job!” not “Good lad!” The basic principles are still valid though—lots of praise when they get it right, and don’t give in when it’s a question of discipline; not rough, but firm.
Templo S.U.D. almost 11 years ago
Roll up that newspaper, Opal, and hit Earl on the head with it.
Linux0s almost 11 years ago
Bite his leg Opal!
orinoco womble almost 11 years ago
I had the same problem when I switched to teaching humans after a long time obedience training dogs. Had to learn to say, “Well done!” or “Good job!” not “Good lad!” The basic principles are still valid though—lots of praise when they get it right, and don’t give in when it’s a question of discipline; not rough, but firm.
edclectic almost 11 years ago
“Fetch” is a common verb here in the Philippines (without recriminations) and it took me quite awhile to get used to it.
emptc12 almost 11 years ago
Tomorrow’s strip: Earl, six weeks later, after getting out of the hospital …
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Now run along Opal.
KEA almost 11 years ago
so close… and yet, so far
Daniel Aplet almost 11 years ago
he just does not know when to be quiet
alondra almost 11 years ago
How many years have they been married, and this is just coming up? These are things you iron out in the first year or so.
mrsdonaldson almost 11 years ago
Oh, he’s just begging to be slugged! :) Of course, she could turn the tables and lick his face in appreciation of the praise.
jtviper7 almost 11 years ago
Now Roll Over.
lindaf almost 11 years ago
Next panel: Earl with the newspaper stuffed up his…..nose.
Funnysand almost 11 years ago
Earl!
EarlP2 almost 11 years ago
He said “please” – every time! We don’t do that with dogs.
But the look on his face as he says “Good girl!” — he knows, and just can’t resist. Been there, done that, too :(
canvas almost 11 years ago
Were are the women liberations group comments on this ?
tbritt99 almost 11 years ago
Pee in his shoe.
Number Three almost 11 years ago
He was doing SO WELL…
Then he had to knack it up… Which was expected of course.
LOL xxx
Charles Hoeft almost 11 years ago
Should have quit while you were ahead Earl.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Bite him in the shins Opal!
TrulyEpic0914 almost 11 years ago
RUN EARL RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
route66paul almost 11 years ago
put her and the dog in the trunk of the car. drive the car around for 4 hours. open trunk – which one will be glad to see you? get rid of the other….