Maralynn Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 My young nieces live just up the road from me. They've always liked my dogs and have been enamored with Kolt since I brought him home. He's played with them, licked them, knocked them over and there was even a puppy nip or two. But along with that they've learned about dog manners and he's learned about kid manners. Be calm and polite. If you get crazy the puppy will get crazy and it will be your own fault when he knocks you over. If the kid is carrying food you're not allowed to grab it out of their hand. And so on. It's been really great for all involved. The oldest one turned five today. She wanted a tea party for her birthday. When going over the guest list she had four people "and Kolt!" Her mom told her that Kolt was a boy. "That doesn't matter". So her mom waited a few days and went over the guest list again purposefully leaving off the dog. It was met with a "Mom, you forgot about Kolt" So Kolt attended a tea party today. Two kids, four adults and a Border Collie. I figured I'd put him back in the car after 15 minutes. Instead he happily wandered around the room for an hour, took treats when offered and only needed to be reminded a few times to leave the youngster's food alone. He only overwhelmed the 2 y/o with kisses once (and afterward she was still proudly proclaiming "Kolt my friend") and was pretty much the model tea party guest. This dog just amazes me. And the kids are pretty cool, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 That sounds like fun for all involved. And it sounds like your nieces will grow up to be 'dog people'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Many smiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 What a great story! Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Awww! Good boy Kolt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 *big smile* I hope you took pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Boots Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Warms my heart! Yeah for Kolt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 What a great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I love that dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 ... Lovely story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Alas, no pictures from yesterday But here is one of the trio from the summer - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beach BCs Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 What a wonderful time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 That sounds like my kind of tea party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmbc Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sounds like a great tea party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogwoppit Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Well done, Kolt! I'm not sure I know many kids who'd behave that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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