Every morning, after having breakfast, Nash and I grab a toy and growl while trotting around the house. It’s how we assert our authority to all in the household. I always get my plush gold bullion brick. Nash went for the nylon and rope fish today.
My routine is to exclusively trot by my owner as I growl. First one direction…
Then the other…Note how I ratchet up the intensity by maintaining eye contact…
And then I stand in front of him, growl, wag my tail, and present my plushie.
It cracks my owner up. He just laughs and laughs. A good way to start the day!
Cracked me up too. What a funny fellow! Does your owner try to take the plushie away from you? You’re probably too smart for that!
By: TheAgedCat on May 22, 2008
at 2:19 pm
No, he’s too busy laughing!
By: Checkers on May 22, 2008
at 2:22 pm
what a great morning ritual! no wonder you’re so happy all the time.
cody bear’s ritual is similar: he grabs his rubber chicken and runs h.o.p. through the yard. at top speed!
By: goodbear on May 22, 2008
at 2:35 pm
That’s very cute! Checkers, if you’re into bullion, you might like to meet my friend Auric Goldfinger …
By: jamesviscosi on May 22, 2008
at 2:37 pm
hahaha Checkers, that is so funny. I see why your owner laughs at you. You are adorable. Tell your owner to try to get video please.
By: Gina on May 22, 2008
at 3:22 pm
What a great comic to read before rushing off to work!
By: lavenderbay on May 22, 2008
at 3:41 pm
You’ve got great FEIRCE EYES, checkers. You could’ve been a super model.
By: Nevis on May 22, 2008
at 4:50 pm
I personally think you look quite fearsome!
By: S. Le on May 22, 2008
at 6:42 pm
AAAAgreed…an excellent way to start the day and have a hack start with a laugh instead of a cough
By: Alyson Hill on May 23, 2008
at 6:44 am
Checkers! You look so scary!!!
Me and Zora have a sundaymorning ritual. She jumps on my bed and we sing the morning-song. Acapella.
The neighbours have assured me it’s quite a unique experience.
By: Aafke on May 23, 2008
at 11:58 am
Maybe your owner should quake in fear instead of laugh when you look at him like that. What do you think?
By: Rusty on May 23, 2008
at 11:59 am
Very intimidating stare in the third picture. hehe
By: Gina on May 23, 2008
at 3:09 pm
Hi Son,
This ritual is one you got from me. That is exactly what I do each morning (and sometimes at night). You are definitely your mother’s son.
Love
MommaDog Princess
By: mommadogprincess on May 23, 2008
at 10:10 pm