This past Saturday we had a pretty big snow storm. I'd say we got at least ten inches of light fluffy snow. As the day wore on however, the temperatures rose and the snow was topped with a bit of ice and rain. It made for some perfect packing snow that makes sledding conditions great.
Now Jimmy and Wilson are herding dogs, and as such, their instincts demand that they control motion that they see around themselves. Ideally it would be sheep or cattle, but in a pinch anything might trigger the urge to chase and herd. Sledding is very high on that list! Both boys go
batshit crazy nutso at the sight of sledders. They are NOT allowed around children and sleds! It's just not a safe situation.
But, when we have the hill to ourselves, we know what to expect (sort of) and can let the boys have some over the top fun on the hills.....And just so I set the scene just right, this is accompanied by a whole lot of BARKING!!!!!!!!
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| Jimmy is already trying to wrestle control of the sled from John. |
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| It becomes a game of tug-o-war just to get the sled on the ground. |
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| Both guys try to bite the sled and bring it to a stop. |
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| Jimmy does his best to take the sled and also avoid getting run over. |
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| Jimmy says: I told him that sled was mine! He didn't listen, so I dumped his ass! |
No worries, there was no one hurt in the making of this post, dog or human. I did hear a bunch of cracking plastic so the sled might be a bit worse for wear thanks to Jimmy's steel jaws!
BOL! I had no idea herding dogs would chase a sled! Now that is funny. I am glad they were able to get in some good fun on the hill.
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Oh this looks like so much fun!! We got to the same kind of weather (except about 20" of fresh snow) and I could imagine what my boys would have done had we had access to a sled. Bet the boys were tired after all that fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like someone I know. :-)
ReplyDeleteJanet
What a riot - that sounds like a hoot. Next time we need video! :)
ReplyDeleteMade my morning! LOL sounds like a great time. I agree with Jackie, video next time!
ReplyDeleteThe boys are having fun!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fun! Reminds me of the one time I took my dog Shadow up north to my parents' place and they had a ton of snow and I sledded down their hill - she chased me the whole way, barking her head off. It was so fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! And just for the record, we don't see anything wrong with chasing stuff....even though we're not allowed to either.
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny! They look like they are having so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteWhen we had snow last year, people were sledding and skiing down the hill by the dog park, so I had to take Mr. N to another section of the park. Because he would definitely chase them too!
ReplyDeleteI love herding dogs, but it's good to know what they're likely to do. In this case, join in the fun!]
ReplyDelete--Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats
That looks so fun! You know, minus the cold. ;)
ReplyDeleteCrikey ...... they sure are serious about stopping that sled, aye?? Looks like a lot of fun was had by all .....except, maybe, the sled.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!!!! We think that R has a little bit of herding somewhere in his genes because, at age 7, he still bites our cross-country ski tips when we go downhill.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you ALL had such fun with the snow and sledding!
BOL!!!! Wells, the boys DID try and warn John, didn't they?! BOL
ReplyDeleteMan, I wanna come next time!!! I loves chasin' things! hehehe
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
wow, i really appreciate it, you have done a great work Lost and found
ReplyDeleteWe can see the dudes had a great time. Not a sign of the white stuff over here and Spring has already sprung. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
That is too funny. I wonder if we are sled dogs
ReplyDeleteSnorts,
Lily & Edward
Haha, I think Jimmy and Wilson had the most fun! Love the little sled, very cute.
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