Dog's and Pipes

[fitzy]

I usually smoke my pipe in the basement where I've got my stuff setup on a poker table and I've got my baccy stored in some bookshelves. I don't usually let my dogs in the basement so it's pretty rare they see me smoking a pipe except when out walking on nicer days. I figured they never notice the pipe.
Well yesterday I was in the basement cleaning up my pipe area and smoking some aged Anni Kake when I heard the oven beep so I went upstairs with my pipe in mouth. One dog completely ignored me. The other ran over to me and as soon as he saw the pipe in my mouth he stuck his tail between his legs and put his head down. I took the pipe out of my mouth and he immediately perked up.
Very strange. Anyone else ever see anything like this?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

What kind of dog? Some dogs are more skiddish than others. My mom used to have dachshunds, and they'd act like that over the oddest of things. One of them would flip out if you put a hat on your head.

 

[Sjmiller CPG]

Exactly like that no but my dog has reacted badly, growling and taking a defensive posture, on occasion when I have shaved off my beard. I would say that smoking in a closed area resulted in the scent of smoke muting or altering the normal scent the dog associates with you. The strange device emitting smoke stuck in your face probably didn't help but the dog was most likely confused by unfamiliar scent more than anything.

 

[fitzy]

I've got two beagles. A mother and son. They also see my pipe when rabbit hunting but they are usually off running rabbits and not noticing my pipe. They aren't skittish. They are both very bold silly dogs. I've heard of dogs acting strange around people with hats. I didn't think they would notice the tiny canadian sticking out of my mouth.

 

[didimauw]

Never happened to me with a pipe, but an old friends dog used to hate a coat that was made of deer hide that I used to wear. He wouldn't come near me when I was wearing it. It was instant gratification as soon as I would take it off. Strange.

 

[pagan]

Got a coonhound, loves to sit at my feet when I smoke on the porch

 

[Cliff_K]

My rat terrier loves it when I grab my pipe, it means playtime or a walk will follow shortly.

 

[wyfbane]

My mastiff knows a cob means a walk is coming!

 

[cobguy]

Milo helps me open difficult tins:

... and isn't afraid to hop right on in my lap after I've lit my pipe:

Man ... that was some scraggly beard back then! LOL

 

[mawnansmiff]

"Very strange. Anyone else ever see anything like this?"
I never saw the first instance so cannot comment ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

My husky is enamored with my tobacco. I think the smells really excite him. Any time I get a box in the mail, he's the one that checks it out with me.
Except when the Sutliff Sambuca showed up. :wink:

 

[cossackjack]

I only smoke outside, often when I'm hanging out with the dogs. My female usually ignores my pipe & smoking, but her brother usually jumps up to bite the puffs of smoke.

He also jumps up to bite falling snow flakes.

 

[adaxon]

nice. i also like dogs and it will make us save time while playing with dog. LOL. While walking or jogging with dog will be the best time. We can both enjoy smoking and air.

 

[fitzy]

@cobguy awesome
I'm glad everyone enjoys a pipe with mans best friend. :clap:

 

[hawky454]

My dogs get excited when they see a pipe in my mouth, it means they're going on a walk!

 

[hextor]

ahhh yes, I had a german shepard, oh it pains my heart that he did of old age, he would sit next to my dad when he was outside smoking a cigar.

 

[stranger]

Maybe he just didn't like the room note!

 

[bostoneo]

My dogs always love to butt up next to me while on the couch when I pull out the pipe. I think it relaxes them more than it does me.

 

[bigriggers01]

My German short-haired pointer is crazy about chasing smoke rings, also pesters like crazy when he sees any snuff.

 

[drwatson]

Dogs and Pipes! Whats this nonsense talk!