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The Grass is Always Greener in Magnus’ Yard

By katie, on November 29th, 2010

You know that little kid in the playground who has the exact same toy as the kid next to him, but is never satisfied with his own toy? The one who has to go steal the other kids toy no matter what?

Princessface Maizey is that kid.

And while she isn’t bugging Magnus with her, “Magnus grass is greener” syndrome, she is bugging me.

Here’s the scenario, they each have a bully, she goes and takes his. He gets bored, “Hmmm. . . I wish my sisser wouldn’t take my bully. I know I’ll go bug Crazymomlady.”

Sometimes Crazymomlady has important business to take care of and can’t entertain Little Magnus. That’s why Crazymomlady gave the pups toys, bully’s, hooves, bones, etc to entertain them in the first pace. Sometimes Crazymomlady doesn’t want to stop said important business and remind Little Magnus where the other toy, bully, hoof, bone, etc. is.

Crazymomlady gets especially irritated when she goes to find the other device of entertainment and Princessface Maizey is laying on one and chewing on the other!

Crazymomlady gets further frustrated when she gives Little Magnus something else to keep him busy. But as soon as she is immersed in aforementioned important business again Princessface Maizey goes and steals Little Magnus’ new entertainment item, leaving little Magnus to come and bug Crazymomlady again.

Princessface Maizey is not aggressive about taking these things, and Little Magnus is more than generous in handing over even the most cherished of possessions. Unfortunately Little Magnus is not skilled in going to find himself something else to entertain himself with.

Crazymomlady begs the benefit of your experience in owning a greedy dog and she is sure you have advice on how to stop this aggravating cycle of “grass is greener” syndrome. How can Crazymomlady teach Princessface Maizey to keep her hands to herself? Or teach Little Magnus to go get something else to be entertained by?

Crazymomlady would really like to finish typing at least one sentence without being interrupted by this vicious and pernicious cycle. So please help a Crazymomlady out with your vast wisdom and experience!

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  • Ricky

    LOL – poor crazymomlady! I guess this is why she is crazymomlady! : )

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Ricky you made me laugh! Oh if this were the ONLY reason I am the crazymonlady! Thanks for giving me a chuckle!

  • Deb from Emptynest

    All I can say is that there is only ever ONE good toy in our house and it’s the one your brother has. Max will let Rylie take the toy right out of his mouth. Rylie not so much – he growls and Max looks at me with his “Mom – do something”. If Max decides to keep his toy Rylie will just distract him by running to the door barking and doubling back to get the toy as soon as Max leaves it behind – THEN he comes and jumps on my lap so he has the toy AND the momma. At that point Max usually also jumps up and lays on top of Rylie so he is closer to me (he outweighs Rylie by four pounds or so) and Rylie will usually move – sometimes with the toy – sometimes leaving it behind. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. So I’m not much help!

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Hi Deb, I guess it’s good Cav’s aren’t aggressive or we could end up with a scrap on our hands! It must have to do with personality more than age cause isn’t Max your older boy? Yet he lets Rylie take it from him. But that bit about Rylie distracting max just cracked me up, they are so smart! Thanks for sharing your experience, at least I know I am not alone!

  • Priscilla

    LOL! I tried to give some sound advice but ended up acknowledging that I always yield to my princessface Eva too! Sorry! I can’t help!!!

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Hey Priscilla! Nice to hear from you. One thing for sure we may not always have answers for one and other, but at least it’s nice to have sympathy! Thanks for commenting!

  • http://tiptail.com Cynthia

    hehe. I’m not the one to ask. I put out bully’s for everyone, hoping for a peaceful evening.. and it’s anything but. There’s so much jostling and changing of bullies that there is no peace. All the dogs want what the others have! It’s a mess. LOL

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Hi Cyn, I’m sure it’s even more complicated at your house with 7 to contend with! I don’t think it would bother me so much if Magnus would learn to get his own toy and not BUG me!LOL Thanks for taking time to comment!

  • http://kingofthecavaliers.blogspot.com Sammy the Cavalier

    Well, Tonya doesnt really have this problem since I am the only dog in the house ;) , but you might try somehow distinguishing between Magnus’s toys and Maizey’s toys, that way they know which toys are their own and which ones they are not supposed to take. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help! (You might also try looking up the problem on the internet, that always helps Tonya)

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Oh goodness Sammy! This sounds like you want me to TRAIN (gasp) these crazy dogs!LOL I was hoping you all just had a magic button to push that would give me some peace with no effort on my part! Just kidding,:)) I appreciate all your suggestions! Thanks for commenting!

  • Kimmcamp

    When I give magical, wonderful, amazing treats I have to physically separate the furkids or thievery will happen. Can you put one in a crate, or behind a puppy-gate? Bichons like to play “hog the whatever”.

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Hi Kim! Thanks for reading and commenting. I can separate them, the problem is that its just EVERYTHING they have all the time.LOL If Magnus has it Maizey is sure she needs his, no matter what. I suppose it wouldn’t be such a big deal if he was better at finding something else, instead of just bothering me about it!:)) Thanks for the ideas!

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