Our Labrador Lila is not yet five months old and I already find myself forced to whisper “b-o-n-e” whenever using the word out of context (the context of Lila receiving one). If I make the mistake of SAYING the word, even when she’s theoretically out of earshot, she will suddenly burst through the doorway and skid to a halt at my feet. Her whole body wagging with expectation.
If given what she so desires (specifically, half a lamb shank), she will briskly trot to a comfortable spot on the lawn and devote an entire afternoon to its consumption. With eyes half-closed with contentment. Gnawing it every which way. Maybe even extracting a couple more baby teeth in the process. What bliss.
Despite a reluctance to reveal my less-than-optimal control over the situation, I have included a video of how Lila’s bone-eating sometimes transpires.
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Such a lovely labrador you´ve got. Yes there is something special with dogs and bones. Wish you all the best in the future with your dog and lovely videos to watch.
Sincerely Charlotte (sweden)
Is it only having lower intelligence than ours that makes animals capable of such bliss? Has brain science studied bliss in the “inferior” mammals?
I like to think of dogs as having a “different” intelligence…however, I’d say we have something in common with dogs when it comes to bliss. I have to confess to finding myself on more than one occasion looking very much like a dog with a bone when working my way through a box of chocolate, for example.
Many thanks, Charlotte…from both Lila and me!
Warning this video should be listened to when other labs are not within earshot…otherwise they hear the “b” word…you know bone LOL. Love your videos…thanks for sharing.
Debbie
Debbie, no joke…when editing the “b” video, I had to mute the volume!!!
Great videos you have here! Will put this to my linkpage