September 2008 challenge - Back to school - learning or teaching
 

Just starting the thread now to get some ideas. An easy one is pets in the fall but as always - we are open for ideas.

many thanks1
Marko

A "back-to-school" theme? Photos can include a new trick/command, obedience school/puppy classes, playing a new game, even walking their kids to the bus stop. For kitties, perhaps something new [I]they[/I]'ve taught their people :D?

Anything to do with "learning something new."

I'm good with back to school or new tricks

anyone else?

thx LP!!

M

I like back to school, that's cute.

OHH NOOO!!!!!!!:yell: Back to school:cry: URGHHH! :sad: I have to go back to school in 4 days, thanks for reminding me guys:frustrated::p !


I like the theme:thumbs up

i'm good with back to school......its too early for a fall theme...next month:rolleyes:

Ok everyone - the suggestion posts are merged and the challenge is on!

As per Lp's suggestion it could be something we taught our pets - or something they have taught us. LOTS of room for creativity in this one. :highfive:

Who is going to be first?

Okay I will start this off!

Winston learning PATIENCE! :thumbs up

He is such a good boy!

Omg! Cruelty to animals!!:eek: Dont worry boy, When I Come get ya, I'll let ya have the treats!:cool:

Funny thing is he could sit like that for a really long time! I just cant make him wait too! long or else we would have a puddle on the floor!! :laughing: if he really likes something he will drool!

Oh yay! I may be able to post a few pictures for this challenge.

Here's a couple:

Czarina learning how to make herself at home.:D

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Czarina learning, there's no getting away from that camera monster.

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:laughing::laughing: I love the one of Winston and I LOVE this challenge...so easy :D

czarina is looking great :thumbs up

Bunduk learning to eat/drink in the dreaded cone. (notice the puddle of water in the cone and the kibble on the floor)

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how to be a stowaway in mommie's luggage :evil:
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and how to stalk a butterfly

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How cute, a little Bunduk!

and how to roar :laughing::laughing:
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and how to live a life of crime and yet still be super cute so as to get away with it!

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Hahahahah omg I have sooo many ..but ill stop now...have to pace myself over the month :angel::evil:

Ok I lied.
 

I had to include Onnie. Last ones.

Onnie [I]needs[/I] to learn that sharing is caring :rolleyes:
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but [I]wants[/I] to learn all about the wonders of the printer


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Well I just posted these ones yesterday but it fits in here :shrug:

Belle learning playing with a ball is cool !

aww great pics everyone!
[B]Winston[/B]- I LOVE that picture! Priceless!
And [B]Onster[/B]- your cats are adorable! They look like they have so much personality... and get into lots of mischief!!! ;)

[B]winston[/B]aw poor winston haveing to watch the treats on his kissable nose and his paws hes looks good though:dog::cloud9:

[B]ag[/B], Czarina looks like she made herself completely at home there.

[B]onster[/B], aw, poor bunduk with his cone head.

Winston - I have reported you to the powers that be :laughing:

Frenchy - You'd swear that when Ma Belle is facing upwards that she can actually see you :)

Onster - What is it with Bunduk and his raids on the Bathtub :crazy:

This is great I can see the photo challenge without Growler having to help me out, its only the first day. [COLOR="Blue"][FONT="Arial Black"]Growler [FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Black"] Thanks again :thumbs up[/COLOR][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

Nova learning to herd dogs.
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Now only if her victims were as happy about it as she is.


Nova needs to learn when to leave Cody alone.
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Holy crap Cody looks mad , I would leave him alone :laughing:

[QUOTE=Frenchy;650019]Holy crap Cody looks mad , I would leave him alone :laughing:[/QUOTE]


That's what I was thinking too! Wow!! Ticked pup!!

Wonderful pics so far guys!! :thumbs up

Peaches learning how to sunbathe in his new home while mom does all the hard labour unpacking :p

[QUOTE=14+kitties;650070]That's what I was thinking too! Wow!! Ticked pup!!

Wonderful pics so far guys!! :thumbs up[/QUOTE]

Funny thing is they were just playing :laughing: They make a lot of silly faces when playing, and this shot just happened to turn out so random - he looks so angry!

[B]Winston[/B] - does he always eat the cookie from the same spot 1st? like the one on the left paw or the one falling off his nose? :dog:

[B]AG[/B] - looks like Czarinas' a quick learner :D

[B]Onster [/B]- Bunduk the bathsponge stealer :lovestruck: Onnie hoarding all the Toys :lovestruck:

[B]Frenchy[/B] - Ma Belle has learned one of the best lessons: how to play :highfive:

[B][COLOR="Blue"]Chris[/COLOR][/B] - your welcome, anytime :)

[B]Spatx[/B] - that's a great last pic :laughing:

[B]Megs[/B] - Peaches says: Ahhh this is the life :cloud9:

PEACHES!!!:lovestruck:

Here are a couple more.

Oksana learning that there's more to a microwave cart than meets the eye! It's a great new place to just hang out,

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or just watch the world.

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Great shots guys!!! And Peaches close up! :lovestruck::cloud9:

Here is Fagan learning why grandma Laura keeps putting all that good food outside!

and how to make his mommy melt! :lovestruck::o

:lovestruck::lovestruck:Fagan!

[B]ancientgirl[/B] cute pic of Oksanas' big stretch :lovestruck: what was so interesting - bug or bird?


[B]krdahmer[/B] Fagan :lovestruck:what a cute cuddle partner :cloud9:

Duffy's lesson learned is: there's not always milk in mum's glass :p

Nice lessons so far!! And Fagan... :cloud9: Too cute!!!!!

Growler, Duffy doesn't look very pleased with your glass's contents this time around. :laughing:

Oksana was following a bird. :D

Learning to Play
 

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She really loves this thing.

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Aw Duffy... that sneaky mom of yours swapping out the milk on ya! :laughing::lovestruck:

And man does Czarina ever look determined to get that thing!:cloud9:

[B]ancientgirl & krdahmer[/B] :laughing: Duffy had the interested look on her face she knew it wasn't milk but was hoping - this time I had to coax her up to check out the glass :mwaha:

[B]ancientgirl[/B] those are great pics of Czarina learning to play :lovestruck:

Growler, did she try what was in it?

You know, when I first tried to get Czari to play, she'd just hiss and run away from the toy. But I've noticed she observes the others a lot, so I think she realized that wasn't anything to be afraid of, so she was actually having fun. She loves toy mice and she's even gotten brave enough to venture on top of the cabinets! She sees Oksana up there all the time, so last night that's where I found her. :laughing:

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Nova needs to learn when to leave Cody alone.
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Hey, that's the snarly-growly coyote face!!! Geez, I thought only Gracie could do it that well!!!:laughing:

Lol, Gracie has a new contender :laughing:

:laughing:I love Nova's face in that pic, she's like HOLY CRAP!!!:eek: At least it looks like she gets the message...Jaida sticks her muzzle right in Gracie's mouth when it looks like that:rolleyes:

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Hehe nope she doesn't like the Coke fizz up her nose :laughing: I have offered her a drop on my finger but she won't try it :cat:

[QUOTE=bendyfoot;650897]Jaida sticks her muzzle right in Gracie's mouth when it looks like that:rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

:laughing: uh :rolleyes:......picture please :pray: :D

My kittens taught me that sometimes deception is justifiable.

My kittens HATE getting their nails trimmed. I have many battle scars to prove it! :frustrated: I tried bribing them with treats, but they would just rather run away. I tried holding one down while a friend tried clipping, but the constant squirming made it impossible to cut the nail without a high probability of cutting the quick. BTW, I never cut their quick, so I don't why they squirm so much.

Now whenever I need to trim their nails, I clear out a section on my desk and lay down some towels. Since they like to nap while I'm on the computer, they will usually climb up and nap on the towel, instead of napping behind the monitor or by the door. Once asleep, nail trimming becomes a breeze!

My kittens, not knowing they just walked into my trap:
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And just for the heck it, here are some more pics:

Azrael loves Wii!
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I came home and found Kyuubi like this... I still don't know what he was up to...
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What's so funny? I guess windows = TV for cats.
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[B]Joeyjoejoe[/B] great lesson learned :thumbs up and love the other 3 pics just hilarious :lovestruck:

Joeyjoejoe Love that last pic:D Your cats are sweet.:lovestruck: I wish I could get another cat but hubby loved his lotus and no cat/kitten will ever win his heart like she did.:sad: Not like I haven't tried, I borrowed cats and kittens it don't work.

Roxy leaning what water and play is :)

Kayla learning to be a super star :)

Harley learning to play nice is a male dog...This is a big step for him believe me

Here's Lucy learning: How to play peek a boo.
How nice the sun feels.