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Blog More... Humor What Gives Your Dog Joy?
Honey the golden retriever is filled with joy.

What Gives Your Dog Joy?

November 29, 2017 //  by Pamela

Honey loves to play with soft stuffies.

What gives your dog joy?

Honey the golden retriever expressing joy.

Honey the golden retriever shows dog joy.
Happiness is an ugly stuffy. #dogjoy

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  1. Emma

    November 29, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    We have Joy, pretty much 24/7/365, since it is Mom’s name! Besides that, we enjoy cuddling, long walks, and dog sports.

    • Pamela

      November 29, 2017 at 8:32 AM

      Your mom, Joy, brings you pups a lot of Joy. When it comes to growing a strong relationship with pups, she’s a queen!

  2. The Daily Pip

    November 29, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    Ruby’s not much into toys, but she loves food (anything), walks, and cuddles on the couch.

    • Pamela

      November 29, 2017 at 8:38 AM

      Ruby has great taste. And Honey is glad that Ruby leaves more toys for her.

  3. Shadow and Ducky's Mom

    November 29, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Shadow loves her tennis balls – or any ball for that matter as long as she can carry it around the house or yard. Ducky loves her Wubbas – the dirtier and more pulled apart the better – and doing zoomies around the house and yard. Crazy little mutt!

    • Pamela

      November 29, 2017 at 8:39 AM

      Shadow’s tennis ball sounds like a pacifier.

      And those Wubbas are fun. Don’t you love the big dirty stains they leave on the wall when Ducky gets playing with them? 🙂

  4. Clowie

    November 29, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    I’m fairly easily pleased, a biped saying “walk” or doing their imitation of a play bow does the trick every time – even if the last walk or game was only a few minutes ago!

    • Pamela

      November 29, 2017 at 9:12 AM

      Oooh, I love that your bipeds play bow to you. I do it also. Don’t know why more humans don’t realize how fun it is.

  5. Mary Hone

    November 29, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    Snuggles for both of them. Running, and or walking for Torrey are also tops.

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM

      Luckily, Torrey and Roxy get lots of what gives them joy everyday!

  6. Monika & Sam?

    November 29, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    The anticipation in a sit/stay for a high value treat. Though perfectly still, my tail swishes back and forth on the floor like a Swiffer. And I nearly go insane when mom walks back through the door. She may have only been gone 27 seconds, but it seemed like an eternity for me.
    Your fur-iend,
    Sam?

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM

      Sam, you must be so good for your mom’s self esteem. Who doesn’t want to be celebrated every time they come in the door? 🙂

  7. 24 Paws of Love

    November 29, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Squeaky toys! Can’t get enough of them even though they only last for a few minutes after we tear it apart. lol And walks. Can never have enough walks!

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM

      Ha ha! Squeakies are the best.

      Once squeaks come out of Honey’s dog toys, I’ve been known to sew them up into thrift store stuffed animals. Why pay $10 for a dog toy? Especially when it’s going to be joyfully destroyed in seconds.

  8. Blueberry’s human

    November 29, 2017 at 6:46 PM

    Dogs are so easily made happy! Blueberry’s joys are hiking, getting to share my dessert, ice cubes and when I iron because that’s when I give her the big treats to keep her busy.

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:01 AM

      You win the prize for the most unique answer! I’ve never had anyone tell me their dog loves ironing. 🙂

      • Blueberry's human

        November 30, 2017 at 11:49 AM

        When I first brought Blueberry home, she would plant herself right under the ironing board so that my clothes would sometimes drag on her back and become hairy. And so I finally figured out how to keep her busy during ironing time. Since then, when she sees me turn on the iron, she immediately starts drooling and sits in her special spot because she knows a big treat or two is on the way.

  9. GROOVY GOLDENDOODLES

    November 29, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    That is precious beyond words. How’s life been on the high seas?
    Is Charleston in your future next year?

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:03 AM

      Life has been high, but not on the seas. Once again, we’re up in the air at a Virginia boatyard getting work done.

      But I have Charleston has one of my weather watching sites so it’s calling my name. Hopefully we won’t have to give it a miss this year. I need a doodle fix. 🙂

  10. Debi @ RescueDogs101

    November 29, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    Our Bear loves soft stuffies, but a little too much… they only last a few minutes before the stuffing is all over the floor 🙂

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      But that’s the fun!

      Someday someone will make a fortune inventing a dog toy that can be destuffed and stuffed over and over again without difficulty.

  11. Jackie Bouchard

    November 29, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    Nice gif! The beach gives Rita joy. And her daily walk. And treats. Wish she got more excited about her toys. She loves them – but she only plays with them for a few minutes here and there!

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      You realize that you’re Rita’s favorite toy, right? 🙂

  12. KB

    November 29, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    Having 100% of my attention, no matter what we’re doing, makes Shyla super happy. Shyla loves stuffies but destroys them in record time!

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      Sounds like what gives Shyla joy gives you joy too.

  13. Cathlin Parker

    November 29, 2017 at 10:33 PM

    Richie loves belly rubs and lying in the sun. Belly rubs in the sun are the absolute pinnacle of joy!

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      It’s not just Richie. I wouldn’t mind belly rubs in the sun myself. 🙂

  14. Barbara Murray

    November 30, 2017 at 4:02 AM

    Dylan loves chasing a ball, any ball. He has six or seven of various sizes. If someone, (usually me), will throw it for him in the back yard, he appears to be the happiest dog on the planet. He also loves tug-of-war with his toy ropes, but I’m convinces playing ball is pure heaven for him.

    • Pamela

      November 30, 2017 at 9:27 AM

      There are toys that toss balls for dogs who love to retrieve. But I’m not convinced Honey would chase a ball tossed by a machine. Would Dylan?

  15. Beth

    November 30, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Theo loves most toys! His favorite thing of all is to play tug with a plush toy. After a few minutes of tugging, he’s off to destroy his prize. He does have a favorite plush toy that he hasn’t chewed up though.

  16. Jan K

    December 2, 2017 at 6:29 PM

    She sure looks happy! For Cricket it is playing ball, and for Luke it’s heading out the door for a walk (he also loves to play with toys in the evening especially too though).

  17. Jen Gabbard

    December 8, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Seeing dogs play with toys like that on their own is one of my favorite things in the world. It’s so endearing, and until Laika I’d never had a dog that did it very often. Any kind of play brings her joy, and if I’m busy she’ll do it all on her own.

  18. Chris Hay

    March 17, 2018 at 3:30 PM

    Chester has few toys that he likes, but he absolutely loves belly rubs!

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