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[–] Pattywack@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

That's adorable! Does he rest his snoot on his ball regularly? I'd feed him waay too many treats

[–] Jode@midwest.social 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

He's a big "no take only throw" kinda boy. But he sits like this and makes you feel bad for not throwing.

[–] Pattywack@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Effective emotional manipulation indeed

[–] Jode@midwest.social 0 points 1 year ago
[–] Transcendant@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think that for these type of dogs, the 'game' is not letting you get the ball. That face is saying "go on... Go on, try and take it!"

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Keep away. with a side of wrestling and fetch.

OP, give 'em some skritches for me.