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Posted on 13/01/2017 16:25 by Rocky 2 buckets

Good vid Dave, the music seemed to sync with Cassie's movements, no you didn't do that don't fib it's really enjoyable watching them just letting their body relay just how content they are. She was very content.

Posted on 13/01/2017 16:31 by Metheven

That was me on my guitar Rocky , I wish.

It was very windy that day and my camera mic recorded an annoying noise, so Youtube kindly added something nearly as dreadful

Yes, she loved it.

Posted on 13/01/2017 12:46 by richardandros

We were a bit later going out this morning and by the time I had donned my boots and coat - and put Meg into hers, there was a good inch or so of snow covering the ground.  Meg's not a whimp by any means but when she gets wet, her coat is so dense that it takes an age for her to dry and we have that lingering smell of 'damp dog' around the house - so I thought that this morning was definitely a day to cover her up.

It was with some excitement and trepidation that we both poked our noses out of the back door - to be met by the icy blast of a northerly wind.  This was the first time the Meg had actually experienced 'real' snow and I for one, was intrigued as to what she would make of it. Secretly, I suspect both of us would rather have stayed inside. The one thing about living so close to the sea is that we rarely see snow and when we do, it usually only lasts a very short while before the salt air does it stuff and turns it into that miserable dirty slush that I for one, am not a great fan of.

Her nose goes over the doorstep, and starts to sniff this fluffy white stuff - followed by a paw which gently poked and prodded to try and get some measure of what it was.  Anyway, satisfied that it wasn't going to harm her - off we set.  Having decided against the beach this morning we headed for the field a few minutes from home, Meg sticking to the grass verges rather than the footpath having quickly realised that this gave her a better footing.

Once into the field where there were acres of virgin snow to explore, she was off her lead and shot off like a bullet enjoying every second of it like a playful little child.  She kept stopping every few moment, turning around and looking at the tracks she had made and then - off again, round and round in circles, creating lovely patterns in the snow as she bounded around like a frolicking lamb. She was having an absolute ball - and then decided that this was so much fun she would have a go at rolling around in it (good job I put her coat on, after all!).  This is a good game - 'look at me Dad' she seemed to say, as she stood there, dripping, and with what I am sure was a smile on her face.  

Once back home, dried and fed, she retired to her favourite basket in front of a big log fire - no doubt dreaming of her first snowy adventure.

 

Posted on 13/01/2017 16:31 by Metheven

That was me on my guitar Rocky , I wish.

It was very windy that day and my camera mic recorded an annoying noise, so Youtube kindly added something nearly as dreadful

Yes, she loved it.

Posted on 13/01/2017 17:23 by Rocky 2 buckets

My 2 do the same as Cassie Dave, Young un goes in & Her Mum just paddles it ain't about the swim it's about the fun, as N18 says-'they're all different' my old Retriever would swim out until I nearly lost sight of Her-I used to stand there thinking. . . .'Yup, I'd swim out if She needed me'. . . .'Mmmm, She's pushing it now'. . . .'Oy, Madam you're on your own now'. It was then I'd whistle Her in. Great times on the beach Mucker

Posted on 13/01/2017 16:19 by Pippah45

R&R - yes I can just about stop mine picking up a treat off the floor - but once in her mouth???  I doubt it - but perhaps I will try - come to think of it I can get them to drop rabbit remains when out walking!  And yes you are right she was very proud and pleased and couldn't believe she hadn't shared it with me over the phone nearer the time it happened -- children eh! 

Posted on 13/01/2017 17:06 by Kennine

richardandros    What a really nice descriptive post --- I enjoyed it very much.--- Best post on the thread so far. --- Well done.

Cheers............................K