The Only Talented One Of The Bunch
A few things before you grab your popcorn:
1) As soon as I started recording, Mike's phone rang. So for the entire minute-long video, you get to hear his conversation with his sister which I'm sorry about, but it's a nice conversation! They're not yelling or bickering! They actually get along quite well!
2) Excuse the dirty house. I still haven't cleaned up from the baby shower I threw for Crystal this past weekend. Ignore all the balloons and trash bags, see, I've been busy sleeping and debating with myself if I really need this sweater for BlogHer. I THINK I DO.
3) Molly usually goes in and out on her own, but when her parents are forcing her to perform, she responds to the "go outside" command. Honestly, if there's anyone you should feel sorry for in our home, it's her. Not me for putting up with all of Mike's horrible DVR decisions and not Mike for having to turn off the lights after me EVERY DAMN DAY but the dog.
Now, with all that said, here you are:
Untitled from shelikespurple on Vimeo.
That has got to be the SMARTEST dog I have ever seen. Bravo Molly!!
Posted by: Ashley | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 12:08 PM
can't watch the video.. work computer has no sound .. but..... am I the only one seeing MY twitter updates on your twitter update thingy? ha!
Posted by: EmilyPie | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 12:10 PM
I think I fixed the Twitter problem, Emily (and anyone else who was puzzled by seeing your twitters on my page). Thank goodness. I couldn't have been MORE annoyed with Twitter over that.
Posted by: She Likes Purple | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Very impressive... :)
Posted by: Paige | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Good girl, Molly!
Posted by: Kristie | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Good girl Molly!
Posted by: Raven | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Wow. Great job. I'm really impressed, how long did it take to train her?
Posted by: jean | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Cute!
Posted by: Nicole | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Jean: It took about a week total.
Posted by: She Likes Purple | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 01:51 PM
That's awesome! I wish we could do that with Thunder, but our lack of a fence and presence of four kitties makes it impossible. Molly is awesome.
Posted by: Kitty | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 02:02 PM
That is so awesome and fun - what a smart dog!
P.S. You sound EXACTLY like one of our clients - your real name isn't Amy, is it? :)
Posted by: Pickles & Dimes | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Pickles & Dimes: Not Amy! Sorry! My real name (and online name) is Jennifer. I have one of those really great American accents that sounds like I'm from NOWHERE.
Posted by: She Likes Purple | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 02:29 PM
your dog makes me want to consider getting a dog. and that's a HUGE step. my children will be so happy ;)
Posted by: ali | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Good girl, Molly.
Do you have the same set up on the outside of the door so she can let herself back in?
Posted by: Mandee | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Mandee: She can let herself back in! Unfortunately, I opened the door (in the video) right as she was about to open it herself.
Posted by: She Likes Purple | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Seriously, I absolutely adore you. If I lived closer I would love to meet you and I am certain we would be friends.
I too have a dog named Molly, granted she's a bit older and lives outdoors so no door opening for her.
Good job to Molly on her new skill!
Posted by: Dianna | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:44 PM
That is so cute! Very impressive!
Posted by: Heather | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Super impressive.
And I have also been trying to tell that sweater to STOP CALLING TO ME DAMMIT.
Also- I asked for those shoes for my birthday.
Posted by: slynnro | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Oh my word - that is incredible!
And you definitely need the sweater. Definitely.
Posted by: Jennie | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 07:59 PM
BRILLIANT! omg - i so wish i had a yard. my dog would be all over that.
and don't get me started on how much of my hard earned money j.crew has taken from me in the past six months. i have no control. a lot of really frickin' cute tops, but zero control. and really, i DO think you need that sweater. (see?? see what just happened there?? i even give them YOUR money! i'm doomed)
Posted by: Stephanie | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Awww! Good girl Molly! Will she come teach my dogs how to do it??
Posted by: Danielle-Lee | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Your house is not dirty, and the conversation wasn't even loud in the background, but Molly is SO cute! I would love to have a dog like her. She seems to mind SO well!
Posted by: Rachel | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I am so impressed right now! Unlimited treats for Molly!
Posted by: sarah | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 11:34 AM
You have the sweetest voice! Molly's a sweetie too :)
Posted by: Angella | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Yay, Molly. Can't wait for Barley to learn this trick at your house!
Posted by: Natalie | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 01:55 PM
It's like taking a car to get fixed, isn't it? One minute it's making that terrifying squeak every time you touch the brake, but as soon as it's actually in the shop, the engine purrs like a kitten and the mechanic is giving you a pitying look, like you've dropped too much acid and are seeing winged demons fly out of the tailpipe.
Maybe that's just me.
Anyway, glad to see your pup did obey eventually ;) It's a very neat trick.
Posted by: Robin G. | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 03:42 PM