How does your dog react when you vacuum? - Page 3

Syaoransbear · 11-21-2012, 05:57 AM

He doesn't care that much, although he will move when it approaches him. I'm stunned that he completely ignores the roomba, though. I thought he would think that was the best toy ever.

GusGus · 11-21-2012, 06:29 AM

When gus hears me take it out and looks at me like im plotting against him and he's aware..but as soon as it turns on he tries to eat the vacuum and runs in and out of the room.

Kaiser2012 · 11-21-2012, 07:23 AM

Kaiser is so silly. Ever since he was little I tried to pretend that the vacuum was no big deal. This basically consisted of me first showing it to him "off" (no problem there), then rolling it around (hmm...interesting), then with a quick "on" (oh my!). From the moment Kaiser heard the vacuum "on", he decided that he didn't trust it with me. He doesn't bark. He doesn't howl. He doesn't try to attack it. Instead, he very warily FOLLOWS me throughout the house as I vacuum, NEVER taking his eyes off of it. He will get out of its way if I change directions, but he never attacks. He just acts very concerned that this whole vacuuming business might get out of hand...so JUST in case that happens he stays nearby on the off-chance that I might need his rescuing. lol!

Kyleigh · 11-21-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaiser2012

Kaiser is so silly. Ever since he was little I tried to pretend that the vacuum was no big deal. This basically consisted of me first showing it to him "off" (no problem there), then rolling it around (hmm...interesting), then with a quick "on" (oh my!). From the moment Kaiser heard the vacuum "on", he decided that he didn't trust it with me. He doesn't bark. He doesn't howl. He doesn't try to attack it. Instead, he very warily FOLLOWS me throughout the house as I vacuum, NEVER taking his eyes off of it. He will get out of its way if I change directions, but he never attacks. He just acts very concerned that this whole vacuuming business might get out of hand...so JUST in case that happens he stays nearby on the off-chance that I might need his rescuing. lol!

OMG ... I have the same thing with Kyleigh! I "trained" her the same way. Just a thing that makes noise, no big deal.

The best tho was one time I tripped over the hose and fell and she went crazy barking at the hose and growling at it. I was so busy laughing at her that it took me a good 30 seconds to get back up and shut it off and let her know that all was well in the world.

let me tell you, the next couple of times I vaccumed she REALLY watched that hose!

Kaiser2012 · 11-21-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyleigh

OMG ... I have the same thing with Kyleigh! I "trained" her the same way. Just a thing that makes noise, no big deal.

The best tho was one time I tripped over the hose and fell and she went crazy barking at the hose and growling at it. I was so busy laughing at her that it took me a good 30 seconds to get back up and shut it off and let her know that all was well in the world.

let me tell you, the next couple of times I vaccumed she REALLY watched that hose!

lol I just laughed (literally "out loud") because while I've not tripped, I have accidentally banged into things and Kaiser rushed over to STARE at the vacuum like how could it DARE do that to me

Maggies Dad · 11-21-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KayleeGSD

Whip the vacuum out and Kaylee makes it clear, " VACUUM ME!!!" So if you do the carpets you have to vacuum the dog too!

Wow we could all be so lucky just think about when they shed how great that would be!

Maggies Dad · 11-21-2012, 08:17 AM

Just the other day my wife wanted to show me what Maggie did so she told me to turn on the vacuum and watch her.

Yeah it's obviously the wife has spoiled me just a bit too much seeing that I couldn't find the on/off switch???

GSDGunner · 11-21-2012, 08:22 AM

Gunner doesn't care NOW! But then.......

Gunner and the Evil Vacuum - YouTube

He was about 6 or 7 months old in the video. Funny thing is he didn't like the swiffer either.

He'd try to bite at it.
The big vacuum, a Dyson, didn't phase him much, he'd simply get up and leave the room, but the little one brought out such a funny reaction.
He doesn't do it now, guess he figured it wasn't going to do anything but make noise.

Piper'sgrl · 11-21-2012, 08:46 AM

Piper hates it, so does Zeus..they both leave the room when I turn it on.

11-21-2012, 05:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
Syaoransbear Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,955	He doesn't care that much, although he will move when it approaches him. I'm stunned that he completely ignores the roomba, though. I thought he would think that was the best toy ever. __________________ Chrono - 18/01/2008 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

11-21-2012, 07:23 AM	#23 (permalink)
Kaiser2012 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 1,056	Kaiser is so silly. Ever since he was little I tried to pretend that the vacuum was no big deal. This basically consisted of me first showing it to him "off" (no problem there), then rolling it around (hmm...interesting), then with a quick "on" (oh my!). From the moment Kaiser heard the vacuum "on", he decided that he didn't trust it with me. He doesn't bark. He doesn't howl. He doesn't try to attack it. Instead, he very warily FOLLOWS me throughout the house as I vacuum, NEVER taking his eyes off of it. He will get out of its way if I change directions, but he never attacks. He just acts very concerned that this whole vacuuming business might get out of hand...so JUST in case that happens he stays nearby on the off-chance that I might need his rescuing. lol! __________________ Kaiser ~ Jan 25, 2012 (GSD) Dakota ~ Oct 2005 (GSD/Collie) Kya ~ (Cat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnail17/

11-21-2012, 08:17 AM	#27 (permalink)
Maggies Dad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: German Village, Columbus Ohio Posts: 267	Just the other day my wife wanted to show me what Maggie did so she told me to turn on the vacuum and watch her. Yeah it's obviously the wife has spoiled me just a bit too much seeing that I couldn't find the on/off switch??? __________________ Maggie's Daddy "And I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am... a German Shepherd" - Modified version of Ezekiel 25:17

11-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#29 (permalink)
Piper'sgrl Master Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Innerkip, Ontario Posts: 613	Piper hates it, so does Zeus..they both leave the room when I turn it on. __________________ Piper ~01/16/2012

11-21-2012, 06:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
GusGus Master Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clarksburg, West Virginia Posts: 746	When gus hears me take it out and looks at me like im plotting against him and he's aware..but as soon as it turns on he tries to eat the vacuum and runs in and out of the room.

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