Thursday, March 27, 2014

A Ridiculous Dog Lady Moment

I made the choice to let Hailey off leash last evening in the yard. She had been off leash Tuesday and Wednesday with no problems. While we were out, she got the whiff of groundhog and off she was into the woods, which are on our property.

I called, and called, but she was very busy hunting groundhog and had turned her ears off.

I was not dressed appropriately so I came in and put my boots and snow pants on and went out to fetch her.

The issue with retrieving her was that the snow is still so deep. As I tried to walk toward her I was sinking in the snow above my knees. I realized I was never going to get to her. While she was doing a great job and was still in the yard, I figured eventually she might leave it.  My problem solving brain kicked in and it occurred to me - the dogs don't sink as much, maybe if I crawl I can get her.

So I started crawling across the yard (like the distance of a football field). It worked, I didn't sink, I made better time and realizing how ridiculous this must have looked, I laughed and I laughed.

I reached Hailey, got a hold of her tie out and we crawled back. It wasn't as easy with her. Especially when we went by the spot I think the groundhog is living in.

Where was Phod during all of this? Just pupping around. He was following me and he stayed with us.

I am glad that no one saw me, but at the same time would have loved a picture or video to see how ridiculous I looked!


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We would like to thank our friends at Catflap Cavalier for giving us this award because we have so much snow! After last night, it is extra appreciated!


23 comments:

  1. Ha ha, what a funny image! Would have loved to have watched that myself :) I often do 'dog lady' things and think how ridiculous I must look.

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  2. That must have been a great sight to see! You turned yourself into a snowshoe.....

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  3. hahaha I just imagine what you did. Finally we all do the craziest things for our dogs, or cats. I'm sometimes very glad too that no one saw or heard me :o) Have a super thursday!

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  4. BOL funny but luckily you got 'Miss I Have My Ears Switched Off' back.Congratulations on your award. Well deserved. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. it sounds like a new snow shuffle dance......that would of been fun to see though :) :)

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  6. OMD OMD THAT is so... INVENTIVE and yet FUNNY. DARN do we WISH you had a Picture... Pawhaps you could to an INSTANT REPLAY... Just sayin.

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  7. Woah, I bet that was a sight you crawling out to her. I'm glad everyone is ok!

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  8. Oh phew, that must have been pretty scary! Glad you saved Hayley, and hey, maybe we could all learn from dogs! That crawling technique was clever!
    Well done for your award!
    Pippa :)

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  9. What a fun award. Congrats! you deserve it

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  10. Congrats on the award! I can only imagine what you looked like crawling after Lee.

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  11. Congrats on the award! I bet that was a mighty site to behold. I think you should blame it all on the groundhog!
    oxox
    Daisy

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  12. Peeps do such crazy thing for us pups...would have loved to see the crawling. When Bella runs off, there's no catching her. She feels secure if she sees HER, so she keeps running. SHE has to hide behind stuff so Bella can't see HER. Crazy.

    XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

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  13. Congrats on your award! I am sorry, but I do wish there was some video or photo of that though!!!! haha!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  14. Too bad the husband wasn't around with the camera to capture the moment.

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  15. That is quite a vision! LOL!

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  16. Yep, would have enjoyed a video! What will Peeps do for their dogs?

    The Mad Scots

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  17. Glad I'm not the only one! Good thing your neighbors aren't close. :)

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  18. BOL. Mom is still laughing just thinking what a sight that must have been. That snow needs to be gone! As well as the groundhog. And congratulations on your award. Totally deserved.

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  19. The things moms do for us
    Lily & Edward

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  20. BOL I would have loved to have seen you and I'm secretly hoping someone saw you.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  21. Lol! This is such a funny story... but not a bad idea!

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  22. Ha ha I love it!! Could you re-enact it for video purposes??

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