Another Not-Exactly Wordless Wednesday

I went back to The Park today, and much to my great joy, my new friend Maggie (not Mollie - I didn't get a chance to read her tag closely the last time we played) was there, and we played. A lot! I really like Maggie; first we got in some good bitey-face:


and then get down to the serious business of ball chasing.

(She may win in bitey-face, but I'm faster than she is!)


But I let her get the ball. Because that's what friends do, right?

But sometimes I'd get the ball...



I think we are sisters from different mothers. What do you think?

This bitey-face/ball chasing stuff is thirsty work!
But it was a great day at the park. I can't wait to see Maggie again!


Heehee! I'm a happy dog!!!!

Oh, and I wanted Mom to save this picture for Farley's Embarrassing Photo Friday, but she thought it was too funny to wait until Friday... (Biggify to get full advantage of the Embarrassing Photo part...)
heehee!

*kissey face*
-Fiona

Pee Ess: Thanks for all the well-wishing for my Granny. And she says thank you, too! She is still in the hospital, but if all goes well, she'll go home tomorrow with lots of "ant-uh-bye-otics", and be under the watchful care of Grandpa. I'll keep you posted!

Ball Chasing for Dummies

(Or maybe just for poodles, who, erm, sometimes need a little instruction in the fine art of chasing bouncy squeaky things. Luckily I'm only half-poodle, and my Retriever side comes out when squeaky balls are being thrown.)

Anyway, on to the fool-proof* instructions.

First, show the ball thrower that you are well-behaved (at least temporarily) and can be trusted in the park.


Second, Keep Your Eye On The Ball


Third, a good launch is important

Although there is no one 'perfect launch'
Fourth, race after the ball with enthusiam

Fifth, remember to KEEP your eye on the ball



Because if you don't, well.... Sometimes you completely miss it... Which is kind of embarrassing... Especially when your Mom gets pictures of it...


If you are watching the ball, you can catch it out of the air (or at least try)!




Of course, once you've got it, it is equally important to go racing back to the ball-thrower. Ear-flappage, while not imperative, adds style points. As does using your tail as a rudder.

Because you want them to throw it again, right away!

And there you have it. Ball chasing made simple.

Did I mention that I went to The Park today? And that Dad can throw the ball a LONG way (whereas Mom tends to throw like, well, a girl...)? I really like this whole Park thing. And my Green Squeaky Ball? Best. Ball. Ever.

*I did mention that this might not work for poodles, right?!? ;-)

*kissey face*
-Fiona