The Essential Stare
Friends! One of a canine's most vital assets, to ensure a happy, doggy life, is your ability to muster up a STARE which is penetrating, pleading, pathetic and persistent, all at the same time.
The essential STARE will take some practice. Your heart has to be in it but you also need technique. And concentration.
Try thinking of the yummiest food or the best game or the longest walk. Concentrate on these positive things and direct your attention on your target's face.
Eye contact is all-important here. The longer you stare IN your target's eyes the less they will be able to resist your magnetic gaze. Cocking your head to one side is also effective because the target finds this cute.
However drooling can be a negative distraction since targets often react badly to this.
DO NOT lose concentration. Try to outlast the target's gaze.
If the target remains unconvinced, new elements will have to be brought into play. If your target is seated, I find that resting your head on their lap while maintaining the STARE, can be very effective. For some reason this melts the target.
Tail-wagging is an additional help.
As a last resort, try pawing their arm, leg or any available body surface. Although a risky tactic, since they can react badly if you do it too strongly, it can jolt them into realizing that you truly NEED whatever it is you have your heart set on.
If the result is consistent failure, then something is wrong with your target. Perhaps they're having a bad day.
So: try again tomorrow!
JUST IN!!
from our English cousins
(who didn't vote for Brexit so we love them still):
"Dogs need comfort, most agreeably found on a comfy sofa or
easy chair. My tactic to capture this prize is simple. When
They are not looking stealthily take up position on chair or
sofa. When approached give Them the death stare. This
stare is intense, direct and unblinking. If sustained it should
work. If not, emit low grumbles, if pushed further, set lips
trembling exposing bared teeth. Threatened in those ways,
They usually retreat allowing victor to continue cosy,
untroubled slumber."
Yours forever, Bingo the Springer
