dog days

The sun won't stop shining! It makes me want to take a nap every time I turn around. And since I don't have anything else on my schedule, I go ahead and have a nap.

I advise you to teach your humans about the importance of the nap. They'll be more relaxed and enjoyable to have around. Napping is one of many things humans can learn from us dogs.

Indoors or out, a nap is refreshing. Whether curled in a ball with your nose tucked, or flat out on your back with paws to the sky, you will benefit from a nap. As you nap you get to dream of digging for a ground squirrel, chasing a cat or barking at birds. When you awake, and after a good long stretch and yawn, you are ready to play chase, fetch and tug of war. Humans should engage in these activities more.

How to get your human to nap? The best time is when they are reading or laying on the couch looking at the TV. Plop down nearby. Be sure to breathe a long heavy sigh. It does not hurt to whimper gently as you get comfortable. This will get their attention. Now slowly roll your eyes up towards the human, be sure to look sleepy. Once you have eye contact, give a lazy yawn, smack your lips, sigh and close your eyes. Before long the book will drop to the floor and the TV will be talking to no one. You' ll hear slow breathing and soft snores. When they wake up you can count on a game of chase, fetch or tug of war. You win!