Love me some tug-o-war (2007)

We were never sure if this was a good idea or not.

Would it hurt his teeth?  Would it encourage him to be disobedient?

Who cares -- Frito really loved to play tug-o-war, and never seemed any worse for the wear.

Tug-o-war

Welcome to the many faces of tug-o-war.

First we have the standard, "I got it, you don't"

Next we have the "Ears-a-flyin'."

And finally, "give it to me or I'll bite your hand"

Always needed to be on the look-out for this last one ;-)

Wanna play tug-o-war?

This was also in 2004.  Frito loved to play tug-o-war with his knot rope that we kept up at the cottage.

He was viscious, and we often worried about hurting his teeth.

But we never did, as far as we know.

Frito just about always won the tug-o-war.

He was such an animal ;-)

Hey look -- it's Sid Vicious

I am just so Vicious. You can call me Sid!

And one thing I've learned in a tug-o-war is never, ever give up! You just gotta wear down your opponent. Watch and learn from the master.

Tug-o-war close-up

You can't get much closer than this. You can almost smell my breath (hee, hee)

I know you've been deprived ...

... So here are a bunch of photos to start to make up for it ;-) First, you get me looking adorable ;-)


But whatever you do, don't try to take away my frisbee. Because it's mine -- nah, nah, nah, nah, na, nah


However, I will let you pet me, but don't try to take that frisbee ...


... because if you do, a vicious game of tug-o-war will ensue. And you know ...


... who will be victorious, right? OK, now we can go for a walk. ;-)

Alternative to Flossing

I really am such a cutie pie, aren't I? (And so modest, as well ;-)

Here I am laying with my knot. What is my knot, you ask?

Well, it's a toy that I like to use to play tug-o-war ... and it may also act as a suitable alternative to dental floss.

Look closely at my beautiful choppers in the movie below and imagine all the flossing benefit they get, while I'm battling Alpha for king of the knot. (Hee, hee).

Better wear gloves

I am a terror beast.

You can see that Mom understands, because she's got gloves on for protection.

Oh, so you think it is just coincidence and that she was working around the yard?


Well, then look into my eyes and tell me you are not scared!

Hee hee.

Technique de la butt

If you want to win a tug-o-war contest, you just have to be willing to use your hind quarters.

Or what the French might call "technique de la butt." Hey, I'm just telling it like it is.

No resemblance

I don't care what you say. I do not look anything like that goofy dog on the flippy-flopper.

He's a wuss. I am a ferocious beast. Don't believe me? Well, just grab hold of this thing and let's play some tug-o-war. I'll show you who's who and what's what.

Oh, so Alli is my next victim? Hold on tight Alli. Even though you are my girl, I will show no mercy. You might want to use two hands, girl. See at least I am fair. Check out that arched back -- what form, if I do say so myself!

Vigorously

Look how vigourously I'm playing tug-o-war. I shake my head back and forth so fast, it blurs the photo. Cool huh?

I consider it one of my "action shots". And of course, it shows my tug-o-war prowess. Who do you think ended up with the knot, eh?

That's mine, thank you

I love to play with my "knot" -- or really tug-o-war if I can persuade the parents. And I have pretty good powers of persuasion ;-)

The trainer lady said it wasn't such a good idea (kill-joy), but my parents aren't really very good at discipline, so they usually give in and play with me.

And I don't like it when they take my knot from me. I just have to get it back. After all, it's mine