The last panel reminded me of an incident with my stepson and our Golden Retriever. My stepson had been pestering us for a pair of rollerblades. We found a pair of used rollerblades. One day he had been a real pain, surly attitude, smart mouth, the usual 14-year-old stuff. I told him to get his rollerblades on. I put the Golden Retriever on her leash and as he stood up on his rollerblades in the driveway, I handed him the leash and said, “Goldie, Right, GO!” The dog took off at a dead run. My stepson’s look went from brief puzzlement to shock and apprehension as the leash went taut and he was being dragged screaming behind a speeding Golden Retriever.Until she got to the end of the street. That’s when she came to a stop and sat down, as she had been trained to do. Boy Wonder briefly shot past the stationary dog, until he reached the end of the leash and landed on his butt. Once he had regained his feet, I whistled and called the dog back. I’ll give him this, he managed to make the curve back into the driveway and made something of a softish landing on the freshly cut lawn.For the next couple of weeks, whenever he gave me grief, I would just lean in and ask him he wanted Goldie to take him for a drag, and he would shut up.I miss her.
it reminds me of a guy where i walk. his huskey used to pull him on his skateboard. man that dog had the biggest smile on his face! until some lady complained to the cops…….
Portland, like most college towns, has a large population of skateboarders, many of which have large mixed breed dogs. These dogs require a lot of exercise, and most of these dog owners are pulled on skateboards by their beloved dogs. One thing vets advise on TV news reports in the spring and summer is to make sure to ease into running dogs on pavement and asphalt so the dog’s pads toughen up and to remember to rest/walk them often.
over 4 years ago
Way to plan ahead, Red.
Catfeet Premium Member over 4 years ago
I like Red’s hot wheels!
smurf764 over 4 years ago
Rover seems to be enjoying himself! Love the artwork!
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
We’re approaching Warp 9, Captain.
desvarzil over 4 years ago
The last panel reminded me of an incident with my stepson and our Golden Retriever. My stepson had been pestering us for a pair of rollerblades. We found a pair of used rollerblades. One day he had been a real pain, surly attitude, smart mouth, the usual 14-year-old stuff. I told him to get his rollerblades on. I put the Golden Retriever on her leash and as he stood up on his rollerblades in the driveway, I handed him the leash and said, “Goldie, Right, GO!” The dog took off at a dead run. My stepson’s look went from brief puzzlement to shock and apprehension as the leash went taut and he was being dragged screaming behind a speeding Golden Retriever.Until she got to the end of the street. That’s when she came to a stop and sat down, as she had been trained to do. Boy Wonder briefly shot past the stationary dog, until he reached the end of the leash and landed on his butt. Once he had regained his feet, I whistled and called the dog back. I’ll give him this, he managed to make the curve back into the driveway and made something of a softish landing on the freshly cut lawn.For the next couple of weeks, whenever he gave me grief, I would just lean in and ask him he wanted Goldie to take him for a drag, and he would shut up.I miss her.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Now that’s some good thinking!
zerotvus over 4 years ago
it reminds me of a guy where i walk. his huskey used to pull him on his skateboard. man that dog had the biggest smile on his face! until some lady complained to the cops…….
mymontana over 4 years ago
Dearest Red and Rover…LOVE IT!!! You go, boys!!!
TracyFan 65 over 4 years ago
Rover’s going for a run. Red’s going for a pull.
Pathfinderman over 4 years ago
The only way Red can possibly keep up with Rover.
Calvinist1966 over 4 years ago
Rover is taking Red for a ride.
rentier over 4 years ago
That’s better!!
Bicycle Dude over 4 years ago
Portland, like most college towns, has a large population of skateboarders, many of which have large mixed breed dogs. These dogs require a lot of exercise, and most of these dog owners are pulled on skateboards by their beloved dogs. One thing vets advise on TV news reports in the spring and summer is to make sure to ease into running dogs on pavement and asphalt so the dog’s pads toughen up and to remember to rest/walk them often.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ingenious, Red! And Rover loves it, too!
Stephen Gilberg over 4 years ago
“The Truth About Cats and Dogs,” anyone?