So it was odd when we slowly started to notice that she would happily sleep on the deck while squirrels, and even bunnies, came into the yard. Sometimes, while stalking a squirrel on a walk, she gets "sticky" or freezes in place. She is so zoned in and yet she won't go for it until the animal notices her and starts to run away. Still, I was surprised when she started doing the same thing in her own yard.
She will watch the animal intently, seemingly forever, without making a move.
That is, until she realizes that one of us is watching.
Today, I caught it on tape. She will sit there watching forever, but the second I touch the door knob and make it sound like I'm coming out? Well, watch for yourself!
You just gotta love my little under-achiever ;)
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Hahaha !! You have to know there is a Far Side cartoon with Hazel's name on it somewhere out there ! Too funny ! :)
That is so funny!!
I just love her!
Seems as if curiousity takes over? Maybe a sense of power, to be able to watch and know that any moment I can chase them off? And be a good girl?
I've thought about this and I think it actually makes sense if you think of what she's bred for.
Plott hounds are meant to bring game to bay or tree. Hazel specializes in treeing animals and will climb them herself (too high for my comfort!) when she feels compelled to do so.
If the "hunted" animal is in plain sight, her job is done. In fact, she's probably wondering why her humans aren't doing their part! If I were a hunter trying to shoot something, I certainly wouldn't want my dog in the way. Another reason for the dog to hang back when the prey is in plain sight.
Once again, the animal is smarter than their human ;)
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