29 June 2015

A Dog's Guide to Rolling in Grass

Mr. N demonstrates the proper technique for rolling in grass for maximum enjoyment and dirtiness.

First, you sprawl out in the grass.


Then you get on your back and prepare to rub yourself against the grass. 


Make sure to kick out your legs and roll with the entire length of your body. Don't forget to get your head. 


Really work those core muscles. 


Add a little twist and roll in all directions just to make sure you're thoroughly covered in grass + dirt smell.


All four directions. If you're rolling in a circle, you're on the right track.


If you're not covered in grass and dirt by the time you're done, you did it wrong!


Final product. 


Mr. N is also giving away a shirt like his (minus the dirt and grass). 

31 comments:

  1. I took careful notes and will give your techniques a try!

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  2. I really wanted the shirt covered in dirt and grass for Gadget to wear.

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    1. I'm sure Gadget can find a way to get his own shirt dirty!

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  3. Aww I love the technique; and I really love how he remains focused on you the whole time :)

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  4. So cute! Looks like he's mastered rolling in the grass. I don't think Barley as ever rolled in the grass--sometimes I swear she acts like she's allergic to nature ;)

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  5. I don't roll in the grass a lot but I LOVE rolling around in sandy grit. The stuff that gets on the driveway? EXCELLENT. Drives the peeps crazy but I do it anyway.

    Purrs,
    Seville

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  6. I always wondered what the proper procedure was. Now I know. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  7. Good job I couldn't have done it better myself! I always say its great exercise for the waistline! Love Dolly

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  8. That’s so cute! We cats put a spin on it. We make sure we do it right at the human’s feet so they can’t move.

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  9. Ear; and Ethel enjoy this pastime, too - especially if there's something smelly IN the grass.

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  10. That looks like it could pass for a really cool dance move too, Mr. N!

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  11. ohh... good thing Mr. N had a shirt on!!

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  12. Zoe would like Mr. N to know that he did miss a step. First you need to find something extremely disgusting.. like a dead animal or coyote poop. Then you roll. :P

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    1. That's more Sage's domain. Luckily, he mostly just rolls in grass.

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  13. LOL, love the gif at the end! He's a pro! Rita must have gone to the same school as him. She's all about the twisting and core work and she does that same "kick up the legs" move when she rolls on the grass!

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  14. I would love to practice this technique - if only Mom wouldn't tug my leash and say the word, "GAH! That's disgusting!!"

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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    1. Mr. N does a lot of his rolling off-leash. You have to seize the moment!

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  15. Hi Y'all!

    What! If I win the shirt I don't get the dirt and grass? After all the work he did?

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  16. Great technique, Mr. N! Our beagle Cricket practices hers every day when I get home from work. Luckily we have lots of green grass right now though, so she doesn't get quite as dirty!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  17. I hear there's nothing like a good roll in the grass.

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  18. still laughing! That's the best tutorial I've seen on this technique. Thanks for that!
    LeeAnna and Cole at not afraid of color

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