Boot Camp
This rather aggressive term is used to describe a rigorous fitness programme, designed to improve physical strength and stamina.
Our middle daughter has been going to boot camp with her dog, Arthur. Because of work commitments, she cannot always attend. Consequently, Arthur hasn’t had much exposure to the regime, so hasn’t fully appreciated its purpose.
Principally, as he sees it, his purpose in life is to protect Susannah, mainly by trying to get inside her skin.
There is another dog who attends, a well-behaved whippet.
And I for one would be willing to call daughter’s big shoes boots. Am I wrong?
ReplyDeleteThey're trainers, rather than boots, but definitely workmanlike!
DeleteI think Arthur is trying to provide extra weight so her exercise will be more effective.
ReplyDeleteI wondered that, too.
DeleteResistance exercise is what we all need to do increasing muscle mass
ReplyDeleteIndeed - he's not very heavy, though.
DeleteLol. He just loves her SO much! He wants to practice just with her!
ReplyDeleteHe adores her and wants to be involved in everything.
DeleteArthur is hilarious!! Such a cutie rascal.
ReplyDeleteHe is inexhaustible - believe me, we've tried!
DeleteI agree with Kathy - Arthur is providing extra weight like a good dog should do. Either that or he is trying to see inside her mouth to see if she has a treat he might share. Could be both, actually. Dogs can multi-task :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's the former. Arthur is not motivated by food, which has made training him interesting!
DeleteI didn't realize not all dogs are motivated by food - I thought it was universal!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous dog!
ReplyDeleteHe is a sweetie - a working cocker spaniel with masses of energy and a perfect match for my daughter.
DeleteMy labrador loved dog training sessions when he was young. And I appreciated the fully trained dog later on :)
ReplyDeleteLabradors have to be the easiest dogs to train. Actually, the working Labradors are born knowing the routine!
DeleteArthur is a cutie. It looks like a great exercise class.
ReplyDeleteHe is sweet. Susannah likes the class - it's outside and works her hard.
DeleteThat's Arthur saying - square your shoulders, pull your shoulder blades down your back, press with those triceps, PRESSSSSS
ReplyDeleteYou've got it absolutely . . .
DeleteI used to walk past a male boot camp gym, and the grunting noises, the aggressive shouting and the pumping up noises were horrible. Such men may be the fantasies of some, but not me.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the female classes go in for grunting. Some men just like to show off! They're so wrong to think it's attractive.
DeleteAwww, what a cutie, such a beautiful boy.
ReplyDeleteHe's a working cocker spaniel and so friendly . . . and energetic!
DeleteThese are great photos of the two of them. Wonder who is actually getting the better workout.
ReplyDeleteGood question!
DeleteThis is so cute and Arthur is so adorable. He is participating by letting Susannah do all the work. great pictures... Have a fun day!
ReplyDeleteHe just wants to be close to her all the time.
DeleteAw, Arthur is so cute. He looks like he's coaching her on proper form.
ReplyDeleteHe's offering words of encouragement. 🤣
DeleteHe looks like he's begging to stop the nonsense and just go play!
ReplyDeleteThat's probably correct.
DeleteHmm... doesn't look as though he's helping...
ReplyDeleteFortunately, he's not very heavy and she is very strong.
DeleteWell, at least he's enthusiastic!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, he's got enthusiasm in spades.
DeleteI think that Arthur considers himself Susannah's personal trainer! xxx
ReplyDeleteThey're a team.
DeleteArthur is definitely her best friend, haha.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteAww Arthur looks a cutie ... full of fun.
ReplyDeleteWell done to Susannah for going to boot camp.
All the best Jan
He is a great little dog.
DeleteArthur is darling and Susannah is a very pretty girl.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We think she's quite special, too.
DeleteWhat a cute four legged friend Arthur is and how helpful he is trying to be with your daughters boot camp routines. Bless him.
ReplyDeleteHe's a lovely little dog. 🐶
DeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you - and thank you for the photographs! 🧡
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