The other day I learned something. If I want to play with the Boys, I’ve got to adapt to playing by dog rules…
In the middle of the day, temperatures have been rising close to 100 degrees, pushing the heat index into triple digits. This weather pattern has been pretty consistent for at least a week, with another week of similar predictions to go.
Therefore we’ve been spending the bulk of our afternoon hours inside.
Due to the heat, we’re walking much earlier the mornings so Harley takes advantage of our “indoor” hours to catch up on a few extra naps.
Jaxson doesn’t take naps #whyLordwhy
So when he brought me his Kong toy, I assumed he wanted me to play with him #whatwasIthinking
Apparently, this was either NOT the case, or I was NOT playing by dog rules. #dontrememberamemo
He confiscated his toy, placed a death grip on it between his paws and refused to look at me. Just that quickly, our play time was over.
Was this because I wasn’t playing by dog rules?…
It was almost as warm inside as it was outside. #itsgettinghotinhere
Do you have to play by your dogs rules? Where do I get the playbook?
Have a happy hump day – keep smiling
This is our contribution in the BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Hop around and enjoy the other blogs…
July 6, 2016
BOL about the my ball, my game, my rules……. Teutul would agree 100%!
July 6, 2016
It’s so funny to watch him go through his antics.
July 6, 2016
LOL! We play by dog rules here too despite the fact that I don’t know all of them!
July 6, 2016
I don’t think it’s designed for us to know all of them. We do good to catch on to the top three.
July 6, 2016
Haley does this sometimes and I finally figured out what was going on with her.
http://chasingdogtales.com/dogs-barter-trading-toys-treats/
I wonder if Jax might be wanting to trade instead of play? I guess we’ll never know for sure what’s going on inside their heads, but it’s fun trying to figure it out, haha!
July 6, 2016
It is very interesting. I’d love to climb into their head and watch it process stuff.
July 6, 2016
Dog rules are very imPAWtent! 🙂 BOL.
xo
Tootsie
July 6, 2016
So I am finding out!
July 6, 2016
BOL mom said we rule the roost
Snorts,
Lily & Edward
July 6, 2016
Now that I can believe. Please let your mom win sometimes though – okay?
July 6, 2016
Jaxson wants you to guess at the rules. Misha has her own rules. Rule number one is “I will never chase after the toy after the third throw. You go get it.” Rule number two is “If you hit me with the toy, no matter how gently, I will act as if you’ve given me a mortal wound.” Rule number three “I prefer to run wild and attack my squirrel toy at random.”
I have a feeling Jaxson’s rules are different.
July 6, 2016
Now you’ve got me thinking…. I’m going to have to watch Jaxson a little closer. Not sure I’ve got all the rules figured out after all. Did you say “mortal wound?” That is so funny.
July 6, 2016
Haha, yes! That’s so true, I guess we all have to play by our dog’s rules!! They trained us pretty well!
July 6, 2016
Yep! they sure do!
July 6, 2016
In our house its cat rules …even for the dog.
July 6, 2016
I can see that happening!
July 6, 2016
If only we could understand, maybe we’d have a chance at winning! These summer temperatures make it difficult to have enough playtime for sure.
July 6, 2016
I don’t think they’ll ever allow us to win! #conspiracytheory We’ve got the rest of the week at triple digits, then they said it should cool off a bit. We caught some quality time in the backyard right before the thunderstorm. Great breeze – it was so nice.
July 6, 2016
If you get the handbook, please pass it along. Leo was pulling the stuffing out of a comforter yesterday, which I thought meant he wanted to play, so we went outside with a ball. He let me throw it once, then wandered off. Silly boy.
July 6, 2016
Kari – we may have to write one on our own. LOL
July 6, 2016
I didn’t realize there was any other rules than dog rules!!! 🙂
July 6, 2016
Silly me – I was #doodleclueless But I know now!
July 6, 2016
I’ve tried to play by “Dog Rules” but they get a little freaked out and unsure when I try to play bitey-face with them!
July 6, 2016
LOL – now that’s something I’ve got to try one day 🙂
July 6, 2016
Walter also never takes naps — and it’s mind blowing how much energy he has… and he also doesn’t play by the rule book either. Why!! We play tug a war and he always wants to win. So sometimes I let him win and then unless I get to win every once in awhile play stops. I’d also like the handbook on why socks are the BEST toy even when there are 50 other toys that are acceptable to play with. 🙂
July 6, 2016
Oh don’t get me started with the sock issue! Christine – before he was potty trained I was pulling socks out of his mouth and almost from down his throat. He does’t destroy them, just likes to run around the house with them as if he’s serving a purpose. Silly Doodle 🙂
July 6, 2016
That’s so cute. And that’s way too hot! I’d just want to lay around too – I think Harley has the right idea! Hopefully Jax will start appreciating naps soon!
July 6, 2016
HA! At this point Jackie, it doesn’t matter whether he naps or not. By 8:30pm the night belongs to me! He’s out like a light 🙂 We had about an hour this evening before the rain came. It was glorious – the wind was blowing and we all were running around the backyard like crazy.
July 6, 2016
OMD a light bulb just lit over mom’s head because she just realized that is what I am doing, playing by my rules. It drives her nuts just like Jaxson does you, she doesn’t like to play like I do. Too bad. Love Dolly
July 6, 2016
It just takes some of us humans a bit longer to catch on. You four legged family members have many rules – hard to keep up sometimes. 🙂
July 6, 2016
It is dog rules, or no rules at all here. : )
July 6, 2016
I’m beginning to get that same message around here now a days Rebekah! – loud and clear LOL
July 7, 2016
We definitely play by the boys rules or they won’t play either! Bahaha!
July 7, 2016
I guess we’re really NOT in charge after all huh? LOL
July 7, 2016
Mom says each dog has their own game and own way they like to play. If you know your dog, things go well, if you try to change your dog, they may not go as well. Bailie is the only toy playing one here, so that makes toys a bit easier, but we have other games without toys we enjoy.
July 7, 2016
Harley doesn’t like to play with toys much either – he would rather cuddle or sleep LOL Jaxson is crazy about toys but treats each one of them differently. I guess I miss read his rules for the one he brought into my bed 🙂
July 7, 2016
Maybe he just wanted you to see his toy?! The poodles do that sometimes. Hope you stay cool in that heat!
July 7, 2016
I’m not sure what he wanted, but I learned what he didn’t want – that was me playing with his toy! LOL We’re inside a great deal during the middle of the day, I try to keep them outside before it gets dark – if it’s not raining.
July 7, 2016
Well…they are in charge you know!
July 7, 2016
Ain’t that the Doodle truth!
July 7, 2016
Definitely! Rooney’s rules are all about having fun and not sharing lol!
July 8, 2016
Jaxson switches up so much it’s hard to keep up. LOL
July 7, 2016
Gambler has his own rules too.
July 8, 2016
Isn’t it interesting how they train us?
July 9, 2016
Callie and Shadow always played by the same dog rules; and after a while I figured them out. BUT DuckyDoodleDemonDog has her own set of dog rules. She likes to entertain herself out in the yard so Shadow and I let her while we play.
July 11, 2016
You crack me up with that DuckyDoodleDemonDog name – I love it. Harley is like that most days.
July 10, 2016
This made me chuckle, because just this morning my hubby was playing with Cricket and the toy she had. Next thing he knows, she gets up and walks away with her toy and takes it all the way down to the bedroom! Apparently, he doesn’t get the rules either! 🙂
July 11, 2016
Apparently! I laugh at them all the time wondering what they must be thinking about us! Do you ever wonder? Scary huh? LOL
July 10, 2016
Apparently our rule book is written in Doglish, a language I’m clearly not fluent in. 😉
July 10, 2016
HA! That could be my problem also! Where can we buy a translation dictionary? LOL
July 12, 2016
Haha, that’s so cute! I think we need a doglish course!
July 13, 2016
Yes, we all could certainly benefit from that!
July 18, 2016
I usually play with my dog. This is a way to release stress very nice.
July 19, 2016
You are certainly correct Nicholas. I often have playdates with my Doods to avoid any stress build-up! Thanks so much for stopping by! Come back and visit again soon.