Wow, they actually whined over a puppy who untied a shoe? I've only had a few dogs and
I know that's part of being a puppy. I might have sort of whined, "oh, look how cute. He untied my shoe." but that's ridicilous. I guess that's true. Any time you have a doubt it would be easy to run them off.

and if my questions are driving you nuts just tell me to shut up.