Time out! Take a lesson from Rocket and Turbo: let’s have some fun!
Labor Day was the fourth annual Doggie Doo-Athalon at the Blue Ash, Ohio Recreation Center. It’s a 1-1/2 mile run/walk then swim 25 yards across the pool, all with your dog. Then it’s time to visit the various dog rescue and doggie doo-dad vendor booths. And finally the best part—open swim time!
Although Rocket and Turbo were slow to appreciate swimming, they both are now avid swimmers and duck decoy retrievers. There’s something undeniably special about a dog ‘working’ with such single-minded intensity and joy.
Back at home, the tired but very happy dogs took a sunbath (what is it about Black Labs lying on hot concrete in the driveway?) followed by an afternoon nap to recharge. Even Turbo was quiet for a couple of hours!
There’s nothing like watching your dogs appreciate the moment, work, fun, or both at the same time. A lesson we all shouldn’t forget.
Swimming with the ducks
More swimming with the ducks
