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My Dog Rolls in Sashimi.....Does Yours?

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Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

 Every once in awhile I feel the need to write about my English Cocker Spaniel "Shadow". We adopted her at 4.5 months old and literally "rescued" her from a tormented life. She is now over three years old and still our little 'baby'.

I just have some serious concerns when it comes to weird scenarios with Shadow. I discussed this with Kathy McGraw but she's not heard of some of these things...and to tell you the truth neither have I.

I do believe it may be 'normal' for a doggie to roll around in warm laundry....she literally throws herself down sideways and rubs the side of her head and neck on the "just out of the dryer warm" clothes.

 

 She just rolls and rolls until it goes 'cold' and it is soooo funny. Butt up in the air and slide and roll. hahahaha!

Okay...but there are other instances of rolling that I don't understand.....like when:

  • I gave her a piece of American cheese and she threw it on the floor and rolled
  • I gave her a piece of Chinese green vegetable and she rolled
  • Gary gave her a piece of sashimi (raw fish) and she literally spit it out and then....rolled.

Was it because of the smell of these things?  Weird.

We cracked up so hard but can you imagine cleaning the crap out of her hair?

 

 

I think we'll just stick to just giving her a new baby. She'll carry that thing around for a couple of days until her jaw gets tired LOL!

My dog rolls in sashimi....does yours? 

Now THAT is my question. Hearty har har!

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Comments(76)

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
Sally - how about going for a walk with your dog and it smells a squished frog on the street, drops and rolls in that mess!!!!
Feb 19, 2008 12:02 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County
My guess is your doggie does it because it makes you happy. And doggies know that!
Feb 19, 2008 01:51 AM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Sally, Bella has been caught rolling on dead fish or seaweed she smells on the beach... LOL! How is Shadow feeling?

Ginger 

Feb 19, 2008 02:03 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Barbara Jo: Okay, that beats my dog. lol!

Gary: I laugh but it doesn't make me happy to have cheese bits throughout her hair or smelling like fish.lol

Ginger: Yuk...lol! Shadow is 39 lbs. from the steroids (she's down to 1/4 and hopefully able to get off them ..or at least try to in another week or so.) and still her happy self...she never did act sick ....

Feb 19, 2008 02:43 AM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~
Sally, That is good news! 
Feb 19, 2008 03:18 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

My dog rolls in anything that's stinky.... like a dead animal especially!  Just yesterday he was smelling so bad I think he found a dead rat in the gulch.  If he was to roll on the laundry after that, I'd have to wash it again... lol.  (he's an outdoor dog)

Feb 19, 2008 12:00 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Sally,  My dog, Zydeco, jumps into the middle of clothes or towels that are still warm from the dryer.  He doesn't roll in food but he's never had real American Cheese, or fish, or vegetables.  He's so spoiled he expects his cookie when he comes in from outside.  If I "forget" -- he will go sit by the pantry door and stare at me until I give him his cookie. 
Feb 19, 2008 02:36 PM
Carol Lee
Dilbeck Real Estate - Oak Park, CA
Realtor - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes

GustavoI guess if Gus were allowed anywhere near clean laundry he would roll in it.  Would you like to guess what he likes to play with? and eat?  I will give you a hint, it looks like a tootsie roll.  and then he comes in and wants to give me a big wet sloppy kiss.  Yuck!!

This is typical of what the kids like to do to this 120 pound dog who thinks he is a lap dog!

Feb 19, 2008 03:23 PM
Carol Lee
Dilbeck Real Estate - Oak Park, CA
Realtor - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes
is there a dog lover's group out there?  they are so much fun and good for our souls!
Feb 19, 2008 03:24 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Sally,
Funny!  I used to have a dog that like to roll in other dogs' "poop".  Now that was fun!  
Feb 19, 2008 10:22 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Ginger: Will keep you all up to date.

Judi: Don't you hate when they stare??? And what really gets me is that we know why haha

Feb 20, 2008 03:41 AM
Jennifer Esposito
JenRan Realty, LLC - Woodstock, CT
Luckily I don't have any 'rollers.'  Some dogs do this instinctively to mask their odor.  Does Shadow get bathed frequently? 
Feb 21, 2008 06:13 AM
Christina Moock
Cutler Real Estate - Canton, OH
REALTOR - Cutler Real Estate
One of my dogs gets a toy, throws it into the air, and then drops it and rolls on it.  They are strange creatures.  I'd like to know what they are thinking.
Feb 24, 2008 10:31 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Jennifer: We take her to the groomer....and in between she gets her vet shampooo and Paul Mitchell conditioner.

Christina: That's funny...Shadow parades with her new babies for a couple days.....brings it to dad to throw it....hmmm. no rolling on the toys though...although I'd rather have that before fish lol!

Feb 24, 2008 01:37 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
What a hoot!  I am going to have to check with one of my clients.  She is going to be giving a seminar on how to read dog/cat behaviour.  I let you know what I find out.  In the mean time, enjoy Shadow.
Feb 24, 2008 02:38 PM
Christina Moock
Cutler Real Estate - Canton, OH
REALTOR - Cutler Real Estate
Yes, definately enlighten us on what they say at the seminar. 
Feb 24, 2008 11:40 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Carol: Plenty of animal groups...and yuk

Cynthia: Yuk to that too...

Joan: That would be great....Funny, my dog only rolls in stuff that she thinks is weird....that I offer to let her try....good thing it's only one piece!

Christina: That will be interesting.

Feb 25, 2008 02:41 AM
Patrice Estess
PB APPRAISALS - Kerhonkson, NY
That is so funny and your pictures are great!!!  I laughed at the quirkiness of it.  I always heard that they roll to put that scent on them but...not sure if that applies here...
Mar 12, 2008 03:05 AM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

I don't know if I missed this when you originally posted it or not. And I'm too lazy to check all the comments =/  But I wrote a post today, about the SPCA making this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and having a Photo Contest for the Best Dressed Dog. I immediately thought of Shadow and his little bouncy head things. I actually searched for all your posts about Shadow, trying to find those posts. LOL I finally gave up. Sorry. I was gonna give Shadow some link love =P  But I had fun reading through about a dozen of Shadow's posts =D

Oct 07, 2008 01:25 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Wow...these keep popping up....I'm glad shadow is still amusing some.

The bouncy head things were around Halloween last year...I gotta go find that...cute.

Oct 09, 2008 05:17 AM