The odds are there to beat

[lizblackdog]

I was really, really hoping Spike's energy level would keep pace with his healing; but I admit I didn't really expect it.

Today he's climbed his first tree since the surgery, actually managed to pick up a stick (it was a bow-shaped one, and he spotted the opportunity to seize it by the raised part a split second before I saw the need to stop him) and grab hold of the leash in an attempt at leash tuggy. He dropped both leash and stick instantly and he hasn't bashed, bust or split anything - I checked very carefully.

still. holy shit. I really hoped he was going to stay chilled a little bit longer than this.

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Re: Oh, Come ON Now.

[tamena]

beach balls are like $1 each here...shall we pool our funds and send you a few gross?? hehehe

Re: Oh, Come ON Now.

[lizblackdog.livejournal.com]

what I'm trying to work out with a beachball is the logistics of where to keep it when not in use, and wondering how tricky it'll be carrying it to the park. That, and I have a nasty feeling Squish would be frightened of it.

Re: Oh, Come ON Now.

[tamena]

they inflate silly - deflate to carry....blow up to attack...

Re: Oh, Come ON Now.

[lizblackdog.livejournal.com]

the ones I'm thinking of are ones I've seen for sale in town - they're tougher and bigger than the beachballs you blow up, constructed like plastic footballs.

Like these, but huge. (http://www.southan.co.uk/8-coloured-plastic-football-5705-0.html)

I don't think I could stand there holding two dogs and inflate a ball from scratch, not with Spike going mental and Squish possibly terrified (he's not keen on large balls for some reason.)

I'm thinking I may need my mum to help me make this workable. She could walk Squish while I play with Spike. or something.