I've been to the ocean before, but this time was the best! Except I had to stay on the leash because I do tend to lose my mind around so many dogs, smells, people, things to chase, and so much potential FUN! Apparently the last time we went, Daddy got a little ticked when I couldn't find a decent place to do a little "business" that was anywhere near them. I had to run (not saunter, stroll or walk) down the beach, pretending not to hear my name, the word stop, or come back here RIGHT NOW, until I found a place that smelled right and ripe for business. I didn't mind coming back after that, but Daddy and his little blue bag apparently needed to go all the way to that same spot. I think I got blamed for that somehow, cause the leash went on after that.
Well beyond that though, as I mentioned before, I have a love/hate relationship with water. I really enjoy chasing the waves back out to sea, but I'm not sure how I feel about swimming, so I kinda hop through the waves to get to the next one that needs chasing and biting. The video gives a better explanation than words can. Watch and enjoy.
I have this strange love/hate relationship with water. On the one paw I don't care for it squirted directly on me. On the other hand, I love to bite it. I guess that makes it a hate/hate relationship! Well, ever since I went to the beach and chased the white caps of the waves (no one took pictures OR video of THAT excitement!) Mama has been thinking about how I might like a pool. Suddenly her eyes spy a pool with the word FREE written on it. Suspiciously it happens to be right in front of the house that got a full sized version. Hmmm...coincidence? Well I have no idea what she wants me to do with that silly thing. Then she starts to fill it up... it's GO time! Time for some biting, and chasing and scratching to get at the little critters that are really (pictured) on the bottom! I could do this for hours! Here is a picture and look over there for a video too.
Well it is H O T - ding dang hot! I know some dogs have allergies to water and some love it. I'm very half and half. I don't care for it when it's sprayed directly in my direction. That's not as much fun. But I love to chase it when it sprays away from me. I could do that for hours. Mom figured out a way to cool me down too. I REALLY like fresh water! I like to chase it and attack it straight from the sprayer!! It's awesome! But only if it's dripping, or bouncing off the ground like this.
It does give me soggy face though. But it's so worth it!
