What Did You Do With Your Dog(s) Today?

bitsybama said:

Today with did about 3 miles with my sister in law at a favorite state park, in a little bit of rain it turns out, which wasn’t expected, but was pretty fun, because it’s spring. Came home and we were lounging in the yard. We do a fun thing where we sit in this one spot of the yard and Bits repeatedly does headstands and somersaults and rolls around in the grass having a blast. She loves doing this- total goof-off time. I think it’s good for our relationship also. I’m not giving her tasks to perform or practicing any training - it’s just pure fun and she loves it. She rolls and rolls and snarfs and snarfs and I belly laugh. We do it every day that it’s not soaking wet.

This is what it looks like to have Bitsy standing over you wanting to play.

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bitsybama said:

Today with did about 3 miles with my sister in law at a favorite state park, in a little bit of rain it turns out, which wasn’t expected, but was pretty fun, because it’s spring. Came home and we were lounging in the yard. We do a fun thing where we sit in this one spot of the yard and Bits repeatedly does headstands and somersaults and rolls around in the grass having a blast. She loves doing this- total goof-off time. I think it’s good for our relationship also. I’m not giving her tasks to perform or practicing any training - it’s just pure fun and she loves it. She rolls and rolls and snarfs and snarfs and I belly laugh. We do it every day that it’s not soaking wet.

This is what it looks like to have Bitsy standing over you wanting to play.

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bitsybama said:

So, we’re told it’s going to rain for three days straight and that seems accurate - started today. We got out there early this am to get at least one day of dry exercise in. The next few will be wet, which is fine with Bitsy, she likes the rain. It’s her person who needs motivation on those days!

Realized today I didn’t expose her enough to umbrellas during the past few months. She was like 👀 at one today so we’ll work on that this weekend.

And for some comic relief, the dog treats in Bitsy’s jar are looking a little too tasty. Everytime I walk by them I want one and have to remind myself they are, um, for canines. 😂

Hope everyone is heading into a fun weekend with their dogs!

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bitsybama said:

Compilation of the last few days.

We did a lot of gardening (in the rain) this past weekend and received a lot of “help” from Bitsy.

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We increased our exposure to umbrellas, because I dropped that ball in recent months and they became novel again recently:

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Bits hit every puddle at the park, twice:

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It finally stopped raining. And this morning she went on a rumspringa in the meadow in our yard - zooms, zooms, and more zooms:

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LucyNoble said:

Love the updates! I have been so behind on forum posts. We are moving/downsizing and it has been a whirlwind. I may start a thread about my "guilt" and "joy" as our beloved Lucy has been a big factor in this decision. Moving from 2.5 acres and her estate to a Condo -- Ugg. More later if our plan goes forward. For now, Lucy has been a little stressed about all the boxes/distractions and after 2.5 years we have let her on the furniture, laying on us for cuddles.

She usually doesn't stay long but today ... she's hunkered in on hubby's chest. 💞
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bitsybama said:

Well, today we got back from a particular park where we often see our favorite elder gentleman dog friend Teddy (there’s a snap of him on the earlier pages of this thread). Except today we saw Teddy’s person walking by himself, and instantly I dreaded what that might mean - sadly confirmed when we had a chat. Teddy recently passed away (aged 13 and a half). We loved seeing Teddy and his person - both so kind and friendly. Teddy was the star of the park - everyone knew him. He was a dog I was always so happy to see - well-mannered and distinguished. Thank you, Teddy, for setting a great example, and for the few times you helped Bitsy learn how to chill.

We’re so lucky to have dogs in our lives. There will never be enough time, even for those of us lucky to have what’s considered to be lots of time. It’s still never enough.

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bitsybama said:

@Sankari poor Ramses; I’m glad he’s on the meds and hopefully feeling much better. I was wondering what you guys were going to watch when Succession ends. We’ll have to find another show with lots of profanity for him. 😂

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