I am a Guard Dog
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
February 2, 2011 5:06pm CST
Hi all (Gissi here, Gabs Dog for those who do not know)
Well we have Mel stopping with us and she is here for a whole week, it is great, but she did not bring Mike 
, Mum says he has to work
Well, anyway, Mel arrived yesterday, Mum went to pick her up from the Station, I thought Mum said she was picking up my Mel, but was not sure
Well today they both went out, they stayed longer then what Mum normally stayed out which I was not happy about at all, I mean I was on my own
When they got back, Mel was tired and Mum certainly was, well Mel went to bed for a bit and Mum slept on the Settee, I slept with Mum on the Settee
I then went under the Blanket with Mum as I wanted to curl up to Mum........then I hear this noise, someone is here, I can't see who as I am under the Blanket...... I stay quiet at first, then I hear them move............so then I started to growl just to let them know I am here and protecting Mum while she is sleeping ......... then this voice says very quietly "It's me Gissi, shush you will wake Mum up" Well I still wasn't sure so growled even more, Mum woke up and asked what I was doing, well, actually Mum I am protecting you
Well next thing Mum started to laugh and said "Listen Silly it is Mel" she then lifted the Blanket of my Head so I could see
Well it wasn't my Fault I could not see who it was could I
They both gave me Hug which I loved, but they both called me silly Baby, which was not called for was it
, Mum says he has to work
Well, anyway, Mel arrived yesterday, Mum went to pick her up from the Station, I thought Mum said she was picking up my Mel, but was not sure
Well today they both went out, they stayed longer then what Mum normally stayed out which I was not happy about at all, I mean I was on my own
When they got back, Mel was tired and Mum certainly was, well Mel went to bed for a bit and Mum slept on the Settee, I slept with Mum on the Settee
I then went under the Blanket with Mum as I wanted to curl up to Mum........then I hear this noise, someone is here, I can't see who as I am under the Blanket...... I stay quiet at first, then I hear them move............so then I started to growl just to let them know I am here and protecting Mum while she is sleeping ......... then this voice says very quietly "It's me Gissi, shush you will wake Mum up" Well I still wasn't sure so growled even more, Mum woke up and asked what I was doing, well, actually Mum I am protecting you
Well next thing Mum started to laugh and said "Listen Silly it is Mel" she then lifted the Blanket of my Head so I could see
Well it wasn't my Fault I could not see who it was could I
They both gave me Hug which I loved, but they both called me silly Baby, which was not called for was it6 people like this
23 responses
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
2 Feb 11
You're a good dog Gissi, like my Penny, but my husband doesn't think so. This morning my husband helped our neighbor break up the ice on his driveway, so he was bundled up in extra layers of clothing. When he came in today, Penny started barking like he was a stranger and he got upset and started growling back at her and chasing her. So I had to save Penny because he was really scaring her and I told him he was wrong..
So even if Penny won't actually attack, I know she will alert me to anything not right..:)
So even if Penny won't actually attack, I know she will alert me to anything not right..:)
@GardenGerty (169490)
• United States
3 Feb 11
Poor Penny. I am glad she will take care of you and make sure that no big bundled up guy is going to hurt you.
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
2 Feb 11
Gissi, you should ask your Mum to cut eye holes in the blanket so you can see who's coming. That way you could keep warm and watch for bad guys/protect Mum. I bet it's great seeing Mel, even if Mike couldn't be there. Have fun with your guest and be sure to keep them entertained.
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@BarBaraPrz (51831)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 Feb 11
Next time you sleep under the covers, Gissi, make sure you take your xray glasses with you.
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@BarBaraPrz (51831)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Feb 11
I think she'd do anything for you.
You must be feeling better?
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@margeryann (1845)
• United States
3 Feb 11
Gissi now you have Mel and Gabs to keep you company that is cool. It will take you a little while to get used to Mel being in the house but you will get used to it . Enjoy Mel's company while she is there!
@margeryann (1845)
• United States
12 Feb 11
I'm glad that you had a great time with your friend. How is Gissi doing? Is he still improving?I hope so.
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@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
3 Feb 11
Gissi I am proud of you protecting your Mum so well darlin, So no your not a silly baby . My Widget is starting to get pretty protective of me , We have a puppy who isn't much younger but is a different breed (MiMi) and she likes to bite sometimes (kids played with her rough). When she is like that with mama Widgie doesn't like it and knocks her away from me.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
3 Feb 11
Hi Gissi, I bet you enjoy having Mel there even though Mike was not able to come over. I'm glad that you are protecting Mum though because she sure needs you. I guess Mel just wanted to curl up under the blanket too, I guess you and Mel will just have to work out a signal of some kind so you will know who it is. After all you are the guard dog. Blessings to all three of you.
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@abitosunshine (765)
• United States
3 Feb 11
You are not at all silly, Gissi. You're a good guard dog! Great story, Gabs!
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@GardenGerty (169490)
• United States
3 Feb 11
You are a good guard dog, Gissi, but you are going to have to figure out what to do about the blanket getting in your eyes. When they call you a silly Baby it is just one way of saying that they love you. I am glad that Mel can visit with you and MuM.
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@moondancer (7431)
• United States
3 Feb 11
Well Gissi, next time just poke your head out of the covers just a bit so you can see who you are about to growl at. All in all you were right, it's best to be safe than sorry. That's the way I look at it.
Ozzie does the same thing, even if he knows it's his Uncle Ricky. Ricky thinks he is fussing because he don't know who is is. But I think he is just talking to him or when he is fussing at him it's because he woke him up by coming in late. lol
Enjoy your week with Mel because it will fly by and she will be gone.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
2 Feb 11
Hi Gissi, of course u are not a silly baby, u are a sweet baby & a good watch dog. Mum couldn't do w/out & she knows it.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
3 Feb 11
well when we first moved here, your girl here coco, would wake me up every morning at 2am when her brother, my son was getting ready for work. she took a long time and a lot of, "shut up, its JR. getting off to work"from me to get used to the idea that its a regular thing. now she never wakes me. also, she loves getting under the covers to get warm next to me when its cold out. you 2 are a lot alike. 
anyway, coco is not typing today, as she is mad with me for not letting her bark at the neighbors in the back yard a while ago since jr. was trying to sleep. he sleeps during the day some. and she thinks she has to always let us know someone is out next door even though theres a big wall. she cant seem to understand they are not coming over here. and shes a guard dog also. but when someone strange and new comes in the house, she growls and barks, but also hides under me. 
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@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
2 Feb 11
Silly wabbit, it was Mel.. lol.. Glad to hear that they at least gave you a hug as not only do you protect them but sure is nice to know that you are assured to be protected also.
Gissi, no boy is ever too grown to not get a hug. lol Happy to hear there is so much love in your home. Good Bless.
Oh ooo, now I did it, I sent you a hug in front of all myLot members. 
Gissi, no boy is ever too grown to not get a hug. lol Happy to hear there is so much love in your home. Good Bless.
Oh ooo, now I did it, I sent you a hug in front of all myLot members. 1 person likes this
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Feb 11
Hey Auntie
I don't think anyway saw you send that Hug you know
Yes we all love each other very much when Mum found me 5 years ago, I did not realize that I would find out what being loved felt like, as I only knew what it felt like to beaten up
But Mum promised me that no one will ever do that again to me
Mum even taught me to love and trust and it is great
Big warm Hugs Auntie......................Gissi
