2-21-09 Cool down, Abber
It seems to me, that Abby more often gets warm rather than tired after our exercise. She begins to pant, slows her gait and seeks a place in the snow to rest. With roads, driveways, etc., being clear of snow, one would think she would chose a dry, warm place. We humans might, but she doesn’t.
Here Abby has slowed to a stop after our game. She is standing there looking at me. She knows if she brings the ball to me, she will get excited to have another throw, then if I throw it again, she can’t help but chase it! So rather than dealing with that, she stops short and gives me a signal that she’s done.
Ah, yes, a nice comfortable place in the snow. She has chosen to keep the ball in her mouth for a few more moments- to keep that wonderful dog-spitty ball pleasure as long as possible. Doesn’t she look relaxed?. . .left front paw curled under her body. . . . How would you lay for a quick, relaxing break?
Little Abby is thirsty! I had better get that dog some water. She has started to lick the snow. Snow will not hydrate her, so next stop, the water dish!
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