Top 10 Things Learned From Cody

Well this should be fun! How about a short series concerning the things I've learned from these three fur babies that are so near and dear to me(us). I'd like to think I've taught them a few things along the way too. I know I have pretty high standards for the pets. No slackers in this house! No misbehaving either! Let's see what I've learned from Cody:

10.  Flip a Toy...All must be aware of the incredible enjoyment of flipping a toy recklessly over your head and making your human parents scrabble to catch it before it knocks something over. Oh the joy of toy flipping!

9.  Demand Respect...This is highly important to Cody. He demands respect at his ripe old age. The older he gets the more respect he demands. I'm waiting to adopt this attitude. Lol!

8.  Stay Grounded...Cody is not a fan of heights. He's not a fan of being picked up too much and tossed around. In his opinion that's why we have Simon!

7.  Snail Pace...Oh this is key! Slow down and relax through life. What is the rush? Cody: "Oh you want to take me outside? Wait up, I got to get a drink. Then I have to shake. Then I have to clear my throat. Then I have to stretch out. After all that, I might be ready."

6.  Whine...When you don't get your way, just whine as loud as you possibly can! I definitely need to start using this one more! LOL!

5.  Control Freak...Strive to gain and keep control of the daily events! However, if you can't control the way your day is going? While being walked dig your heels into the ground and refuse to go a step further until someone sweet talks you.

4.  Rough Up A Blanket...To make sure one goes through the day with a little less aggression, rough up a blanket or something first thing each morning.

3.  Social Butterfly...In our household he's the biggest people-"person" of the trio. He loves being around his peeps. The more the merrier in his opinion. He even has a little "look at me" dance he does when he's extra anxious for the attention of someone new or someone he hasn't seen in awhile. Two people that he saves some of his best moves for: his grandpa Vaughn and his Auntie.

2.   Savor New Things...Cody has this down to an art. He truly appreciates being given a new toy or a new bone. He savors those moments! He will also nearly bite off someone's head if they try to mess with his new item. You've been warned!
 
1.  Be A Loyal Follower...Cody can't handle not following me around. Or if I'm not available then daddy gets followed from room to room. He simply desires being near us no matter what we are doing.


Cody is the stereotype! What do I mean, you ask? I have read numerous books about pugs. I did tons of research before getting the boys to make sure my personality was going to match with typical pug characteristics. When reading any type of synopsis regarding pug personality traits, Cody is perfectly described. There have been no surprises when it comes to him! I think the only surprise may be how he now demands respect as he gets older. Otherwise throughout his life, he's been the stereotypical pug! My happy-go-lucky-puggie!