Haha. Elly so did not expect that. Elly is sprouting unrealistic ideals while Phil is thinking of realistic results. Wonder if the owner will be offended or offer him to take the dog for free.
after reading the past few days of this story arc, I’ve come to the conclusion that Mr. Bullard must be deaf or extremely hard of hearing. However, the phone call put a damper on that theory.
Don’t they wonder why the dog barks constantly? It’s probably stressed or neglected. Buy it and find it a home on a farm where it doesn’t have to live chained in a backyard. Everyone’s happy.
A friend had a dog that barked too much, so Rich put a bark collar on him – the type that shocks the dog when the dog barks. The dog would make soft sounds that grew: rrooo… rrroooo… Rrooo… RROO… RROOO-Yipe! Yipe! Yipe!……rrooo… rrrooo…………
One of the best rescue dogs I ever had came from a crack house that had been raided. Poor dog – an Australian shepherd/collie mix had been abused and left tied up outside day and night. One of the sheriff’s deputies had called me to ask if I wanted to take her, rather than have to take her to the pound.
She was a barker according to one of the crack-heads’ neighbors. Funny thing, once she got to my place, she stopped barking. It was as if she knew she was safe.
It did take me about a year of working with her to get her over her skittishness and build her confidence back but she really was a sweet dog. Her favorite game was to herd our cats from the back yard back into the house.
What you planned on doing with Mr. Bullard’s dog? Give him a sleeping pill or something? I sure Mr. Bullard probably has health issues and need to go to a nursing home. And that dog too needs to be checked by a veternary. Phil, you and Geo should go over your neighbor Mr. Bullards house to see if he’s fine. The dog sounds sick.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
well, that was… um… helpful
howtheduck almost 3 years ago
No softer spot than that spot in your wallet that doesn’t have any money in it.
capricorn9th almost 3 years ago
Haha. Elly so did not expect that. Elly is sprouting unrealistic ideals while Phil is thinking of realistic results. Wonder if the owner will be offended or offer him to take the dog for free.
wjones almost 3 years ago
Changing owner will not stop the barking, unless that’s what the dog wants.
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 3 years ago
“I want your daughter!”
M2MM almost 3 years ago
Cut to the chase!
Kind&Kinder almost 3 years ago
Does Mr. Bullard have a gun? (These days, I’m just asking!)
Lightpainter Premium Member almost 3 years ago
He is buying the dog….and giving to Elly.
Baarorso almost 3 years ago
Phil, is this the first time you’ve talked to Mr. Bullard? How do you know how he’d react to your simple request?
pony21 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
“You see, Hoss, when you buy a dog, you acquire the howl too.”
- Adam Cartwright (“Bonanza,” episode title: “Hound Dog,” 1965).
Johnnyrico almost 3 years ago
“Bullard”…. What a name…
Yardley701 almost 3 years ago
YES!
Diat60 almost 3 years ago
Phil heard me! I suggested this yesterday. I’m so smart I scare myself. (No comments, please)
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Sooo, money solves most problems. eh?
DavidHewlett almost 3 years ago
I think it is remarkable how much ’Phil’s’ wife looks like his sister !
gmu328 almost 3 years ago
after reading the past few days of this story arc, I’ve come to the conclusion that Mr. Bullard must be deaf or extremely hard of hearing. However, the phone call put a damper on that theory.
Just So So Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Don’t they wonder why the dog barks constantly? It’s probably stressed or neglected. Buy it and find it a home on a farm where it doesn’t have to live chained in a backyard. Everyone’s happy.
Fredricrex almost 3 years ago
Not a bad idea, worth a try.
cole_n_g almost 3 years ago
Parents moving out, Phil badly wants a new place… ?
summerdog almost 3 years ago
Good grief Elly, but that little speech was so sweet my teeth ache!
flagmichael almost 3 years ago
A friend had a dog that barked too much, so Rich put a bark collar on him – the type that shocks the dog when the dog barks. The dog would make soft sounds that grew: rrooo… rrroooo… Rrooo… RROO… RROOO-Yipe! Yipe! Yipe!……rrooo… rrrooo…………
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 3 years ago
…and with that money, Mr. Bullard buys two dogs. Maybe they’ll keep each other company and stay out of trouble.
Watchdog almost 3 years ago
Maybe that tiger loose in Houston
Jeffin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
You’re barking up the wrong tree, Phil.
Linguist almost 3 years ago
One of the best rescue dogs I ever had came from a crack house that had been raided. Poor dog – an Australian shepherd/collie mix had been abused and left tied up outside day and night. One of the sheriff’s deputies had called me to ask if I wanted to take her, rather than have to take her to the pound.
She was a barker according to one of the crack-heads’ neighbors. Funny thing, once she got to my place, she stopped barking. It was as if she knew she was safe.
It did take me about a year of working with her to get her over her skittishness and build her confidence back but she really was a sweet dog. Her favorite game was to herd our cats from the back yard back into the house.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 3 years ago
But what would he do with the dog?
AlfredJr.Hall almost 3 years ago
What you planned on doing with Mr. Bullard’s dog? Give him a sleeping pill or something? I sure Mr. Bullard probably has health issues and need to go to a nursing home. And that dog too needs to be checked by a veternary. Phil, you and Geo should go over your neighbor Mr. Bullards house to see if he’s fine. The dog sounds sick.
MT Wallet almost 3 years ago
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MT Wallet almost 3 years ago
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Display almost 3 years ago
Buy yourself a husky or two and learn the song of their people.
kamoolah almost 3 years ago
Kind of surprised that there have been no comments on how the dog will end up on the menu in some Chinese restaurant.