2018 Bernie and Howie Stories
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "Bernie and Howie"...stories and poems about the boys
36 total reviews
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
What a cute story. Katie Jo hasn't written a story for a while. I better encourage her to get busy. She doesn't have so much to write about in the winter, I guess. Well written, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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What a cute story. Katie Jo hasn't written a story for a while. I better encourage her to get busy. She doesn't have so much to write about in the winter, I guess. Well written, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 12-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. I love writing from my pets point of view. I've been writing and personifying my animals' thought for about 20 years. Bernie and Howie are the current stars. I appreciate your kind words. I would love to hear from Katie Jo.
~patty~
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello Patty,
One of your doggies looks like my Maltese. I know exactly what you mean. After the kids are grown up, it's like having a wonderful second chance with babies, isn't it?
Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
Sonali xx
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Hello Patty,
One of your doggies looks like my Maltese. I know exactly what you mean. After the kids are grown up, it's like having a wonderful second chance with babies, isn't it?
Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
Sonali xx
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Thanks for stopping by to read and review. Believe it or not, both dogs are maltese mixes. They are half brothers - they share the same maltese sire, but Howie's mother was a pekingnese, and Bernie's mother was a yorkie. Yes, it is like a second chance to bring up children. Though my grown children claim I spoil the dogs way more than I ever did with them,
~patty~
Comment from Caressa_08
Enjoyed reading your story about your very adorable doggies, and think I would have put non-fiction as the listing, and wasn't sure until I read your author notes, and that seems to even make this a even better read because this is all true... and know they think the world of their owner. also know there are more Bernie & Howie Adventures in the works...llike walks around town possibly, etc.... so don't keep us in suspense....And for Howie to be known as a Mistress, I guess he takes that in stride.
Caressa_08
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Enjoyed reading your story about your very adorable doggies, and think I would have put non-fiction as the listing, and wasn't sure until I read your author notes, and that seems to even make this a even better read because this is all true... and know they think the world of their owner. also know there are more Bernie & Howie Adventures in the works...llike walks around town possibly, etc.... so don't keep us in suspense....And for Howie to be known as a Mistress, I guess he takes that in stride.
Caressa_08
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your comments and great review. Don't worry, more stories are coming.
~patty~
Comment from kriver
Hi
Good short story
Dogs need and want the leadership
of humans. The best thing in the world that you could do for them is get them in to a clicker ONLY obedience class take one dog at a time. don't give them any food until you get to training so they'll want to learn and earn the treat
1/4 of a fingernail size. Take the training SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSlowwwwwwwwwww make each small step rock solid then go on. I guarantee that they will be happier and you will too. If you do it you'll think it is the best money you ever spent. But ONLY clicker style training. I trained dogs professionally for 15 yrs.
Best regards,
K River
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Hi
Good short story
Dogs need and want the leadership
of humans. The best thing in the world that you could do for them is get them in to a clicker ONLY obedience class take one dog at a time. don't give them any food until you get to training so they'll want to learn and earn the treat
1/4 of a fingernail size. Take the training SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSlowwwwwwwwwww make each small step rock solid then go on. I guarantee that they will be happier and you will too. If you do it you'll think it is the best money you ever spent. But ONLY clicker style training. I trained dogs professionally for 15 yrs.
Best regards,
K River
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your suggestion to get them some training. I used clicker training for my Jack Russell terrier and he was very well trained. My current situation is a bit different, so I didn't put in the time to train these guys.
~patty~
Comment from doggymad
Oh Patty your babies are gorgeous. I had to smile as I read this one. It sounds just like my life with Podge and Rodge.
Love the way they 'speak' to get a treat. Mine would consider that a waste of time, grab the treat and dart under the table. No manners at all.
hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Oh Patty your babies are gorgeous. I had to smile as I read this one. It sounds just like my life with Podge and Rodge.
Love the way they 'speak' to get a treat. Mine would consider that a waste of time, grab the treat and dart under the table. No manners at all.
hugs
Freda
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Thanks for stopping by to read and review. I bet my dogs would think the antics of Podge and Rodge are funny. Trust me, there are days that Bernie just grabs the treat out of my hand!
~patty~
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Bernie and Howie, is a delightful narrative that gives great personality to both the energetic Bernie and the curmudgeon Howie.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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This story, Bernie and Howie, is a delightful narrative that gives great personality to both the energetic Bernie and the curmudgeon Howie.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2017
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Thank for stopping by to read and review. Bernie and Howie are quite the pair, and I can't wait to share the next story where Howie is the star,
~patty~
Comment from mbroyles2
I enjoyed reading this cute story.
Bernie seems to have it made that's for sure.
Great pace to your story and easy to connect with.
Terrific writing!
Michael
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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I enjoyed reading this cute story.
Bernie seems to have it made that's for sure.
Great pace to your story and easy to connect with.
Terrific writing!
Michael
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. Writing about these guys is really fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
~patty~
Comment from emptypage
Oh, this is so sweet.
I have three. If I so much as bump into a box of treats, all three will be awakened from a dead sleep and standing at attention before the rumble of milkbones has even stopped inside the box.
The sweet snuggly naps? That I can relate to. Plus, my dogs are way better than people. They are the stars of my life. Glad to meet Bernie and Howie.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Oh, this is so sweet.
I have three. If I so much as bump into a box of treats, all three will be awakened from a dead sleep and standing at attention before the rumble of milkbones has even stopped inside the box.
The sweet snuggly naps? That I can relate to. Plus, my dogs are way better than people. They are the stars of my life. Glad to meet Bernie and Howie.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. Writing about these guys is really fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
~patty~
Comment from melyuki
Hi there Patty, just loved your little story about Howie and Bernie.. delightful ... I totally understand your love and devotion for your little tail wagging guys.. Our pets deserve a special award for their loving kindness and companionship.. I was living through each moment of your tale as you described the happenings with such vivid realistic detail. awesome ... and the photo of your fur boys is too cute. thanks for the ride. happy smiles to you and your doggies. cheers mel xx
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Hi there Patty, just loved your little story about Howie and Bernie.. delightful ... I totally understand your love and devotion for your little tail wagging guys.. Our pets deserve a special award for their loving kindness and companionship.. I was living through each moment of your tale as you described the happenings with such vivid realistic detail. awesome ... and the photo of your fur boys is too cute. thanks for the ride. happy smiles to you and your doggies. cheers mel xx
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. Writing about these guys is really fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
~patty~
Comment from Mary Wakeford
I love those two little faces looking back at me. You have two very sweet dogs, Patty. A delightful read in the day of a dog, or two. Nice notes in your Authors notes as well. I have four under foot presently, and three cats. I can't imagine my life without them.
Howie wasn't a morning dog. -> Howie isn't a morning dog (since you are writing in present tense...)
the Mistress doled out the tidbits like a Priest giving communion. -> great description!
Howie was much better at obeying commands than Bernie was. -> Howie's much better at obeying command than Bernie. (tense)
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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I love those two little faces looking back at me. You have two very sweet dogs, Patty. A delightful read in the day of a dog, or two. Nice notes in your Authors notes as well. I have four under foot presently, and three cats. I can't imagine my life without them.
Howie wasn't a morning dog. -> Howie isn't a morning dog (since you are writing in present tense...)
the Mistress doled out the tidbits like a Priest giving communion. -> great description!
Howie was much better at obeying commands than Bernie was. -> Howie's much better at obeying command than Bernie. (tense)
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Thank you for stopping by to read and review. Writing about these guys is really fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it. (Thank you for the suggested edits-I will go in and change them.)
~patty~
