Grady’s Favorite Games
October 12th, 2009 by michelle
Sunday morning found Grady and I at an area dog park enjoying the morning. Here are some of his favorite games:
Refereeing Water Sports

Look, I make the rules here!
Preventing Frou-Frou Dogs From Messing up their Hair

I don't think your stylist would approve of you entering this water!
Play With Me or I Will Deafen You By Barking Loudly in Your Left Ear for an Extended Period of Time!

Are you listening? I said, DO YOU WANT TO PLAY?
Who Can Swim the Longest without Drowning? (Played exclusively with Labrador Retrievers)

Let's see what you're made of, tough guy!
Bella Bonus of the Week:
I got a surprise shot of Bella lovin’ on her new catnip banana! She has gone completely nuts over this thing and rarely puts it down. I finally got a good shot to post!





Paint Girl - October 13, 2009 at 1:13 am
Lots of doggy fun! Bella is so adorable!! I love her face, and color! I have a thing for black and white’s!
Arlene - October 13, 2009 at 11:56 am
What a fun time I had reading these. And knowing the cast of characters makes it even better. Love the pictures.
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen - October 13, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I love your captions!
Lisa - October 13, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I love this slobber-dog because he reminds me of my wonderful giant schnauzer Buddy (who left me 3 years ago). He was about the same size as yours and just as, mmm, how shall I say, inquisitive?
Wonderful dog.
But he’ll never be able to swim as long as a lab – I have one now and those dogs are serious swimmers!!
gryehorsematters - October 13, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Glad someone was there to referee and hold things together. It looks like some serious fun and play time. Bella is adorable too.
michelle - October 13, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Yes, there was lots of doggy fun happening on Sunday! We had a great time – it’s just as much fun for me to visit and play with all the dogs as it is for Grady. Bella is a doll, isn’t she? She’s the tiniest little thing and she’s got such a sweet personality!
michelle - October 13, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Thanks, Jenn! He was a real character out there playing in the water. Sure isn’t yet showing his age!
Glad you enjoyed Grady’s photos, Arlene! I had a great time snapping shots. Maybe this will become a regular feature – although he always plays the same games!
michelle - October 13, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Lisa, Don’t tell anyone but Grady cheats at this game! He doesn’t tell the labs that his feet are actually touching the ground! I swear he thinks it’s funny to make them swim back and forth after they have retrieved their balls. I have had to intervene and rescue on more than one occasion! Ahh…Mastiffs and their dogged determination…
michelle - October 13, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Yes, Grady is quite good at making and enforcing his rules! Usually most everyone ignores him, but this day he seemed to have some impact for some reason! He was the center of the party. I had to drag him out of there when it was time to go!
juliette - October 14, 2009 at 8:21 am
Any story about Grady is so funny. That dog is priceless and your captions are so funny!!! Especially the bark in your ear one!!! Maizie and I cracked up laughing at that one. Bella is beautiful! Grady is just so…Grady!
michelle - October 15, 2009 at 9:56 am
Grady is a funny dude! I’m glad you and Maizie enjoyed the photos. Too bad everyone doesn’t find him as funny! I think the mom of the now deaf dog was not finding the humor in the game. =)
peacefulgirl - October 16, 2009 at 8:43 am
Bella Kitty is B-E-A-utiful!
michelle - October 16, 2009 at 9:02 am
Thanks Peacefulgirl! I kinda think so too!