Picket Line Etiquette

When hanging out on a picket line (no, no – not a protest – a line with a series of drop lines for dogs to be connected to), it is important that the dogs are always well behaved and well mannered.  To demonstrate how well behaved the Herd is, we present Qannik and Rusty:

Hi, Picket Line Neighbor!

Can't touch this.

Rusty's mean look. Really. Aren't you scared?

The Vampire move.

Woo - he bites back!

Ouch!

Rusty is losing momentum.

Qannik is gaining the upper paw.

What will stop this battle?

Boys - You are bouncing my line. You do not want a real fighter in your midst.

Sorry, ma'am. We were just talking. Honest.

So THIS is what Queen Natasha the Evil meant when she said behave on the picket line.

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28 Responses to Picket Line Etiquette
  1. Holly & Khady
    May 27, 2010 | 1:36 am

    I think Queen Natasha and I have a lot in common. We both are in charge of the misbehaving children!

    Holly

  2. Maxx
    May 27, 2010 | 2:53 am

    Whoaa..those are some scary teeth showing moves there!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

  3. Martha and Bailey
    May 27, 2010 | 3:27 am

    We can see you are models of good behaviour!

    xxx

  4. Huffle Mawson
    May 27, 2010 | 5:33 am

    I knew the Queen would be on to it!

  5. Houndstooth
    May 27, 2010 | 8:15 am

    Oh, nothing gets the boys in line like a bark from the queen! I was enjoying watching them, though. I’m kind of disappointed that she didn’t let them finish it!

  6. Huskys Rule
    May 27, 2010 | 9:03 am

    Wow…they really listened to the Queen. We love Rusty’s expression in “he bites back” & then in “ouch”.
    Licks & Nibbles,
    Kody & Nia

  7. Kira The BeaWoootiful
    May 27, 2010 | 9:38 am

    Woooos! Long Live the Queen!
    ~husky kisses~
    -Kira The BeaWootiful

  8. Stella
    May 27, 2010 | 10:00 am

    I love it when someone lays down the law!

    Kisses,
    Stella

  9. jack & moo
    May 27, 2010 | 11:21 am

    Why is it those bossy alpha’s always spoil a good time?

    jack a-roo

  10. Wild Dingo
    May 27, 2010 | 11:37 am

    Snowflake just told Roo to watch out for the Snowstorm is gonna take him doooown!

  11. Jeanine
    May 27, 2010 | 11:59 am

    Max sits just like Rusty!!! Paws crossed!!! And I must say boys WILL be boys!!!

  12. Blogging Dante
    May 27, 2010 | 1:45 pm

    I had no idea that was called a picket line! Fun little series of pics lol, i can imagine my two doing exactly that if it was them in place!

  13. Emma Rose and the Duchess
    May 27, 2010 | 3:25 pm

    That was a great series of shots! We loved watching the drama unfold and then the Queen putting a stop to all the nonsense! :)

    Kisses,
    Emma Rose

  14. Khyra & Khousin Merdie
    May 27, 2010 | 4:30 pm

    The paws!
    The paws!!
    The paws!!!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra & Khousin Merdie
    PeeEssWoo: Mom is SOOOOO khussing that earworm

  15. Sagira
    May 27, 2010 | 4:54 pm

    Wow…she is the queen huh?

  16. KB
    May 27, 2010 | 4:59 pm

    That’s a priceless series of photos. Now I see how the Queen rules with an iron paw!

  17. Zona
    May 27, 2010 | 5:07 pm

    What a great series of photos!! It’s cool to watch the doggy language!

    Wags,
    Zona

  18. Asta
    May 27, 2010 | 5:08 pm

    hehehehehehe

    What a gweat set of pictoowes.
    It’s nice when thewe is a queen to keep evewyone in line
    If I see any snow, I’ll let you know.
    Maybe I could join youw pack
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

  19. Clive
    May 27, 2010 | 5:31 pm

    Great photos!

    The Queen is certainly in charge!

    - Clive and the NSLM

  20. gus, louie and callie
    May 27, 2010 | 5:58 pm

    Sure glad someone knows the rules…

    Big Sloppy Kisses
    Gus, Louie and Callie

  21. siku marie
    May 27, 2010 | 7:10 pm

    It always takes a strong woman to maintain order and keep the peace!

  22. The OP Pack
    May 27, 2010 | 8:26 pm

    And your huDad tried to tell us that Qannik was the subdued one???

    We are trying to get her to stop, but Mom keeps trying to pluck those tufts off Rusty in that last pic – she is driving us nuts here with her pluckaholism.

    Woos – Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  23. The Army of Four
    May 27, 2010 | 8:37 pm

    Hee hee hee! Oh, that’s priceless!
    You could substitute Zim for Rusty, Dave for Qannick, and Stormy for Queen Natasha! Is there anySibe who tries to calm the boys down so Natasha doesn’t have to lower the boom?!?
    Love,
    Ammy

  24. Steve and Kat
    May 27, 2010 | 10:12 pm

    I think I need a picket line. Then I could taunt Kat, but she couldn’t get to me to give me a smackdown.

    Steve

  25. Honey the Great Dane
    May 27, 2010 | 10:20 pm

    Hail to the Queen! :P

  26. hisqueen
    May 28, 2010 | 8:15 am

    woo..oohh..it looks like Rusty lost his long lead and got collar tied for bad behavior.

  27. Piappies World
    May 28, 2010 | 2:21 pm

    Oh wow, Queen Natasha rocks! She can mean business, huh? The photo series is just pawesome especially the paws-crossed Rusty.

    -Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & the Piappies

  28. Elmo & Mouse
    May 28, 2010 | 5:32 pm

    When the lady boss talks, you better listen!!!

    Poor Rusty, we have a soft spot for you because you look just like Elmo…..^_^ I can totally see Elmo being picked on too.

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