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April 13, 2016

The Stick Is Always Greener

What do pups value? Food, certainly. Love and affection? Of course. But at least in my house, the answer also seems to be, “whatever the other dog has.” On a beach littered with countless sticks, Eko grabs one and takes flight Inevitably Penny gives chase, desperate for the
What do pups value? Food, certainly. Love and affection? Of course. But at least in my house, the answer also seems to be, “whatever the other dog has.”Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

On a beach littered with countless sticks, Eko grabs one and takes flight

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

Inevitably Penny gives chase, desperate for the stick. Not any stick – that stick. Eko won’t give up the prize though, and eventually Penny digs up a stick of her own

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

At which point Eko discards his worthless twig…

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

And charges after Penny for her invaluable prize

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

Eko patiently stalks his prey…

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

Then pounces on the fallen bounty

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

Undeterred, Penny launches a diversionary strike

Rhodesian RIdgeback, blog, chicago, montrose dog beach, adventure

Then swipes the stick and the endless battle continues!

So why go through all the trouble of chasing, wrestling and battling for a stick when there are sticks aplenty?

My theory? Because it’s a lot more fun!

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