Jump Ball

preparing to launch - check out the ball


mid-jump


caught it


stretch, almost got it


air Scooter


another one bites the dust


"Hey, fetch is fun!"


Scoot-man-doooo

I usually take Duke out to play twice a day. All of a sudden, Scooter has taken a new interest in playing outside with us. Before Duke joined us, you could throw a ball to Scooter and he'd chase it until it stopped rolling. But that's about it. He wouldn't bring it back. The same goes for a frisbee. And I figured Scooter was going to be a frisbee catching fool because he can jump like a gazelle. Alas, it's just not in his psyche.

But not any more. I know you're not supposed to assume animals have emotions like humans, but...

I think Scooter was suffering from tennis ball envy. He saw me and Duke having so much fun every day throwing the little yellow ball that he couldn't wait to try the game again. Or maybe it was the saliva building on the ball cover that made his adrenaline flow. Whatever it was...he's a believer now. If I grab the tennis balls, Scooter "comes unglued."

Scooter's probably faster than Duke, but not as focused. Duke stays on task when it comes to capturing the ball. But Scooter can do some flying leaps that are truly amazing. Check out some of these pics. John was present this afternoon while I was playing with the dogs and he took the photos. Good shooting, John! Good ball handling, Scooter! Wow, that sounds kind of weird.