Curmudgeon’s Weak Spot

October 15, 2020 / The Thundering Herd /

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Even the orneriest curmudgeon has a weak spot to be exploited as Hu-Dad well knows with our own Little Prince.

A rough, tough sled dog (well, a relative of)
A rough, tough sled dog (well, a relative of)

Typhoon likes to convince everyone he is a rough, tough sled dog… or, at least, related to rough, tough sled dogs. Thus, he claims no simple human tricks can make him melt.

The ear rub is a weak spot
The ear rub is a weak spot

And then Hu-Dad breaks out the ear rub which is a weak spot. Who can possibly resist an ear rub? That’s a secret weapon that can make the coldest canine melt.

Some ornery pup is in heaven
Some ornery pup is in heaven

8 Comments

  1. Lori & Izzy Bear on October 17, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    Oh my gosh if this isn’t the most adorable photo!!!!!

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  2. Susan on October 16, 2020 at 10:01 pm

    I thought Typhoon had a strict “no touching” rule? Is he mellowing in middle age?

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  3. Karen on October 15, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Sweet lil angel!

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  4. HokiePack on October 15, 2020 at 8:41 am

    So sweet ! Ear rubs are the best !

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  5. Jean Burkhardt on October 15, 2020 at 8:27 am

    AAWW Little Prince – I am so happy you are enjoying your ear rub-it makes you a little less crabby-lol. I also will keep your secret!

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  6. Padma Bending on October 15, 2020 at 7:59 am

    I’m so glad he has a weak spot so you can touch him. I love the photos showing how much he enjoys it! Thanks for the morning smile.

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  7. tammy j on October 15, 2020 at 7:54 am

    I just KNEW he must have a weak spot!
    what a little phony curmudgeon sweetheart he is.
    I’ll keep his secret. xo

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  8. Sea Wolf on October 15, 2020 at 7:46 am

    I guess some touching is allowed. πŸ™‚ On his terms of course.

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