Relaxing in Hot Weather

Woooo, it is getting to be summer.   When we go on hikes now, the skies are no longer totally clear and we are starting to see lots of fluffy clouds like these:

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Cheoah has decided that the heat and humidity is getting to be a bit much, though she well recognizes that we are not going to get much sympathy from most of you.  Our highs are now in the low 70′s F (low 20′s C).  But to us, that is hot.  So Cheoah has mastered the relaxation poses to be able to cool off.

Take this first picture.  In her crate after a long hike, she even has the front paw extended out of the crate to maximize coolness.  Quite the relaxed look huh?

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And when we got to one observation deck on a trail, she sprawled out as much as possible:

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But did you notice the special touch?  The subtle way she is saying she is not yet ready for continuing the hike?  Don’t see it?  Let’s zoom in:

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Now that is paw placement.  ”Don’t touch this leash until I say I am ready.”

Yes, ma’am.

No Responses to Relaxing in Hot Weather
  1. Huffle Mawson
    June 12, 2009 | 5:39 am

    The lady has spoken.

    Huffle Mawson

  2. Khyra
    June 12, 2009 | 5:45 am

    Most excellent paw placement!

    I will use it when studying fur new pawsitions fur mine!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Mom and I agree: we want spring bakhk!

  3. The OP Pack
    June 12, 2009 | 6:45 am

    Very good paw placement – the message is loud and clear.

    We have one here, Phantom, who will walk no matter how hot it is. It can be 104 degrees and oppressively humid and he will walk and pull and just keep on going.

  4. Woodrow, Sweetie & MJ
    June 12, 2009 | 8:55 am

    very nice paw placement – she is resting – but i wonder what the queen would think of her dictating the pace of the walk. I know sweetie get made when MJ is moving too slow

    woodrw sweetie mj

  5. Princess Eva
    June 12, 2009 | 9:42 am

    We were wondering what Natashsa thought of this too! We think low 70′s is perfect – warm enough for Momma to want to walk and cool enought that we want too.

    Princess Eva

  6. Stella
    June 12, 2009 | 9:50 am

    I can just see her laying down for her rest,
    yes, stretch out, pant a bit, and oh yeah, put the brakes on!

    Kisses,
    Stella

  7. Togo the Dog
    June 12, 2009 | 11:24 am

    Subtle indeed. I’m sure she got her way.

    Wooo,
    Togo

  8. brownie
    June 12, 2009 | 2:39 pm

    woo…! I’m saving that picture to use on my next walkie! Thank you for helping us become a true queen like you! ;)

  9. the Army of Four
    June 12, 2009 | 4:11 pm

    Ha roo roo roo! Good one, Cheoah! Take charge of the situation!
    Hey, we have the same dog tag kind of dog tags! Ha roo!
    Tail wags,
    Storms

  10. Biloxi and Siber-sibs
    June 12, 2009 | 7:28 pm

    HaRoooo! Now dat’s what I call control! Efen tho we do it subtly so da hoomans don’t catch on.

    Husky kisses,
    Biloxi

  11. NCmountainwoman
    June 12, 2009 | 8:36 pm

    Our girls have been affected by the warm and REALLY muggy, humid weather. Hope it will get back to normal again soon.

  12. THe Kapp Pack
    June 12, 2009 | 9:28 pm

    Bewootiful!!!!

    Kisses, Sky boy

  13. Mochi
    June 13, 2009 | 1:30 am

    BOL! You’re so funny, Cheoah! I will walk no matter how hot it is here! :)

    Mochi

  14. Steve & Kat
    June 14, 2009 | 12:39 pm

    Cheoah has it figured out! She’s one smart pup, but I’m not surprised since she is a girl.

    Kat

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