Polish Lowland Sheepdog Information:
Dangers of owning a PON
They are extremely intelligent (more so than the average guy on the street) and will gang up on you. You can show them how to do something and they will correct you and do it the proper way and be right.
They never
forget – so never mistreat one – they will get even.
Watch out
for the PON “paw” – when they want attention – or feel that they are
being ignored – they will give you a gentle tap with their paw.
Ignore that tap and then they get serious – they will whack you a
good one – it is part of their training their humans.
They demand
their cuddle time every morning and evening. Do not ignore this
demand or watch out for “the paw”
When you were to have given
them something that they want – they will sit and stare at the item
until you get the idea.
Do not bother to put their toys away –
they can empty the box faster then you can fill it up. If you
see them lining up their toys it is part of their herding habits.
Speaking of herding habits – you also must watch for the PON cold
nose – if they want you to go somewhere different from you are
heading then they will put a cold nose in the back of your knee and
push. (Here in Florida – that gets your attention.
They will
keep you running to the store for veggies (baby carrots – baked
potatoes, salads, etc.)
They demand their outing to the ice
cream parlor for a cup of vanilla on a regular basis and they will
sit in the chair at the outside table and enjoy it with the other
customers.
Do not stand between them and the car when it is time
to go for a ride. You could get run over by a small hairy
rocket.
They require exercise – ball retrieving – and will be
waiting at the door with the ball in their mouth – staring at the
door knob – waiting on you to get moving – here again – watch for
“the paw.”
One PON owner put it correctly in that they will steal your underwear and then steal your hearts.
Expect a major
lifestyle change – they are nothing like any other pet you have ever
seen. They become your owners and will have you properly trained and
house broken within a year.
Your kids will accuse you of
liking the PON more and of doing a much better job of spoiling the
PON. You will not be able to pass a pet supply (toy) store.
You will find yourself referring to the PONs as the kids. When
eating out with other PON owners – your food will always be cold by
the time you get around to eating – can’t stop talking about the
“kids”. You will be on the phone comparing PON stories with other
PON owners so you will need a lot of long distance time on your
phone service.
They are a laugh a day and you never know what is coming next – so if you like a calm routine; get a Pit Bull.
And the greatest danger of owning a PON ----
They are
like chips – you can’t have just one.
And with two – you are
really in trouble, it could lead to three - or - four!
Bill Gilchrist
Premier PONs.