I have the weirdest dog... ever.

I've written a little about my dog Leo, and even have a little section under The Animals about him that you can check out and read about his story and some of the other pets we have.

But, to recap... Leo is a 4, working on 5 (In July) year old Shih-Tzu. He's a piece of work. I know a lot of people will say, "oh my dog is so smart" or "oh my dog is crazy." This may be true, but I have never, ever, met a dog who is as strange and loyal as my dog Leo.

I also wonder why he has made this huge attachment to me. I know I am his master, although I call myself his momma, because I am, and he knows me as momma, but he is on me like white on rice. Literally. This dog, does not leave my side... whenever I am around. When I leave for longer then a day? He gets depressed. He will not be in a room without me, which makes for him eating his food a task, I have to usually be there (or at least someone be there) for him to eat. Plus, he is the pickiest eater I've ever seen. I've tried all sorts of dogs foods, and find that he will only eat the foods he really shouldn't have every day, like the moist and meaties, or whatever. He will literally pick out certain kibbles, and throw them on the floor, consistently... he can be ass.

Just look at those eyes...

As for the strange... I mean, I trained him well. He does the usually sit, stay, fetch, roll over, but he also sings, and when i say stay, oh you bet he stays... I'll even put him in time out when he is bad, and he will mope and pout, but he doesn't move out of that spot until I tell him it's ok. I know, weird? But, besides the usually commands, he listens. He truly understand the human language. If I tell him to move over 2 feet, he will. If i tell him to go lay somewhere or do something else, he usually does. If I tell him I will be right back (remember he insists on following me, and sometimes I'd like to use the bathroom in PEACE!) he will stay in that spot, until I come back. He almost looks at me for permission when someone else wants to hold or pet him, and I tell him its OK and he goes. It's truly amazing what this dog knows.

He also loves everything that moves... the cat, babies, the rat, you name it, he loves it.

But, I love him. He makes me laugh, and he really is such a great dog. Last night, Ryan and I were laughing at him, because as Ryan sat there and practice his harmonica (see yesterday's post) Leo decided he wanted to sing along, I mentioned before that he loves to sing, he really does. It makes me laugh. So, without further adieu.. I present Mr. Leo and the Hubby, playing a song for me. (This is just a small clip of it)

Too cute huh?