Abner loves to play, and play, and play. But due to the fact that several years ago we nearly lost him to a heat stroke, we make sure that when he plays ball he drinks water on a regular basis. One to keep him hydrated and cooler, but also to make him take a break from running, running, running. But Abner doesn’t like to get a drink of water, he wants to play, and so he’ll run towards the water bucket, but not actually get a drink. Sometimes he’ll wag his tongue over the water, but not actually touch the water.
I swear he’s like a 3 year-old thinking he’s fooling mom and dad. Oh yes, I really did eat those brussel sprouts, but yet they’ve just been moved around on the plate.
Nick is holding is ball under his feet, not letting him play until he gets a drink. Eventually he did get a drink, and play resumed.
Hope you enjoy the little video of him.
Abner!! You have to drink water to stay healthy! Silly dog.
Comment by Chris — April 10, 2009 @ 1:24 am |
He is so cute!! You’re so mean to him, making him drink when he wants to play.
I love that little hopping he did. And tag! He tagged the bucket twice! lol. What a cutie pie.
Comment by Carrie K — April 10, 2009 @ 5:12 pm |
OMG! I love that little video clip! He is such a crazy boy … and adorable!
Comment by Agnes — April 10, 2009 @ 6:44 pm |
You know how the old saying goes …
You can lead a horse (dog) to water, but you can’t make him drink.
My goodness Abner’s tongue is the size of a bath towel.
What on earth is Django sniffing in the background?
Comment by Kat — April 10, 2009 @ 7:44 pm |
LOL. Gracee is next to me “talking” to him. Not that she’d do any better.
Comment by Li_B — April 12, 2009 @ 4:29 am |
LOL! How mean you are to make him get a drink of water.
Silly Abner.
Comment by Sydney — April 12, 2009 @ 5:09 am |
He really thinks he’s getting away with something, doesn’t he? What a hoot! You’d think with all that panting, he’s be happy to get a drink!
Comment by Sonya — April 12, 2009 @ 10:43 pm |
Labs are such silly dogs, but they are my favorite breed.
Comment by Lorraine — April 13, 2009 @ 2:51 pm |
Darn – my employer blocks the video so I can’t watch the clip. I’ll have to check it out later tonight. I’m sure it is adorable.
Comment by Christy — April 13, 2009 @ 8:11 pm |
That is hilarious!
Comment by Samantha — April 15, 2009 @ 1:39 pm |
So cute watching Abner “tag up” at the water bucket! You guys are too funny with you laughing at him when he doesn’t get the drink. JR used to go climb into a sheep water trough and cool off. He’d lay down in it, slurp up a few swallows of water, then stand up shake and off he’d go again for more fetch. Daisy learned that from him – although she’d never lay down in the water, she’d just stand there and cool off for a few seconds.
Comment by catmyers — April 17, 2009 @ 5:44 pm |
I’m amazed that he even knows what you’re talking about…getting a drink. Smart dog!
Comment by Lynette — April 17, 2009 @ 8:24 pm |
He’s such a sweet dog!
Comment by Jennifer — April 18, 2009 @ 2:53 am |
Abner is toooo funny! He really thinks he’s pulling one over on you. Ha!
Comment by Robin — April 19, 2009 @ 5:42 pm |
hhehehehe Abner you’re such a cutie!!! Had me giggling the whole time!
Comment by Kelly — April 29, 2009 @ 12:52 am |