So it’s bad enough that I’m always getting mistaken for a Sheep Dog, but sometimes the Dogs want me to BE the Sheep!! No way!! Don’t you know that it’s in my blood to herd the Sheep – I like to be the chaser, not the one being chased…..
So here’s my dilemma – I’ve got a play date coming up with a wonderful Beardie who I met online – her name is Pepper – and I really like her – only problem is it turns out she doesn’t want to be the Sheep either?! Doh!! I want to impress her, but I’m just not sure I can go as far as to be the Sheep and let her chase me?!! Let a Girlie chase me, I really don’t think that would look cool – and what if she caught me? 
Here’s what happened the other week when I went to the Dog Park…..
“Hey Snoop, we think you should be the Sheep as you were the last one to get here!” Tee Hee
They even tried to show me it would be fun if I was the Sheep – Check out this little video….
But I held firm – I have my reputation to think of….
“No way Guys! – It’s just not gonna happen, I refuse to be the Sheep!”
Any advice as to what to do on my date would be greatly appreciated – It’s tough making decisions some times!! – Especially when Girlies are involved!! :)
PS – It’s the last day to enter my PetSmart Halloween Costume Sweepstake!! Watch out for another really great Sweepstake starting on Friday – Woohoo!!
Y’all are going to need to find yourselves another dog that can be the sheep…or maybe just find some sheep to be sheep. Or cats.
Maybe not. They’re not very good at being herded, either.
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Hi Vicky,
I was really liking your idea of us chasing a Cat until I realized I haven’t seen many Cats at the Dog Park?
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Wags to Darby
Snoops
Perhaps just hang out by your mom. I don’t like being chased either.
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Hi Abby Dabby Do,
Thanks for your idea, however, I only hang with Mum when I get super tired near the end, she’s not as much fun as the other Dogs!!
Wags to all
Snoops
Snoops – I have no luck with the ladies either. Actually, the ladies I live with are always beating up on me – so I haven’t got much advice, other than to say that stinks. At least you marked that tree and then laid down the law by, well, laying down. Good for you, not putting up with others always expecting you to be the sheep!
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Hi Toby,
They wouldn’t listen and kept trying to chase me when I ran, so I decided to be firm and just lie down- try herding me when I’m lying down?! Tee Hee
I hope you have better luck at home buddy,
Snoops
Hi Snoopy,
don’t worry! I’m sure we’ll have fun no matter what.
Don’t forget we can still team up and herd the other puppies together
Looking forward to finally meet you!
Puppy wags and kisses
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Hey Pepper,
Ooooh I like that idea buddy – we could be a herding team maybe? Though I still might try to herd you to see how fast you can run, I’m sure I can outrun you!! Tee Hee
Can’t wait for our date!!
Snoops
Snoopy I know how hard it is to be mistaken for something else. Keep being yourself.
Thanks for your words of wisdom Missy – I’ll do my best to stand firm!!
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Snoops
Enjoy your date!
Thanks Lisa,
I’m super excited!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Cute dog!! I totally hear ya about the “sheep dog” thing… believe it or not, they sometimes think that Oliver is a sheep dog while he is actually a goldendoodle
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Hi OllieEddie,
That’s funny that Oliver gets mistaken for an Old English Sheep Dog too – I can understand with me, cos we are pretty closely related
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Have you considered taking turns being the sheep?
Hi Chris,
That does sound like a sensible option and I hadn’t actually considered that – Hmmmmm?
Wags to all,
Snoops
Well, that is a dilemma! I agree with Chris, I think you guys will have to take turns – just be sure not to let her catch you! Good luck!
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Hi Guys,
I think I’m gonna do some extra running training before our date to make sure she doesn’t catch me, that would be SO embarrassing!!
Wags to all,
Snoops
Snoopy, perhaps you and Pepper could play another game so that neither of you has to be the sheep, or you could invite a third wheel or wingman to your play date….someone you are sure will play the sheep role. Good luck!
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Hi Kristin,
Ooooh, a wingman, that’s a cool idea, maybe I could invite my buddy Cosmo? But what if he flirts with her? He is a bit of a flirt!!
Maybe we’ll ask him to be the Sheep!! Tee Hee
Wags to all,
Snoops
Unfortunately, we can’t join the Halloween costume thingy but we would’ve loved seeing our dogs wearing something silly.
Awww, you’re going on a date. That’s just cute.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
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Hi Haopee,
I’m super excited about my date
Wags to all,
Snoops
Woof! Woof! Just be YOU n Woof! Woof! a lot. Happy WW. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
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Thanks Sugar,
You’re so wise buddy, I’ll give the woofing a try!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
First rule for not being chased – don’t run. BOL
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Tee Hee Jana,
Love it!! It sounds so simple when you put it like that!! Trouble is as soon as I get to the Dog Park I want to run!!
Wags to all
Snoops
I hear you! Border Collies always seem to think I should be the sheep – and I won’t do it. I stand still and look down at them. I would protect the sheep and smaller dogs would do the herding.
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Hi Clowie,
It’s great to hear that your determined in your approach, you’re not going to be the Sheep and that’s it, maybe we could find a small white Doggie to be the Sheep, doh, just realized the small Dogs are in a separate area at the Dog Park!!
Wags to all,
Snoops
Well Snoopy, if your trying to impress a girl it wouldn’t hurt just this once to pretend to be a sheep. Just think if your running ahead of her she can see your lovely fur flowing in the wind and it will be love at first sight!
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Hi Bassetmomma,
Hmmm, you think she might fall for me? Woohoo!! I could be tempted to play Sheep for a little bit? Guess we’ll have to see
Wags to all,
Snoops
Being the sheep doesn’t sound like it would be much fun, however, you could play the sympathy card from all the people and see if it gets you more treats and pets.
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Hi Emily,
Ooooh more treats and pets? Now that sounds good, though I’m usually so distracted at the Dog Park I’ll probably forget to cash-in!! Tee Hee
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Chase or be chased…..that is the Question.
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Hi Roxy,
You always sound so wise buddy – so would you be the Sheep?
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
I think you just have to stand firm Snoopy. If you give in one time, it will always be like that!
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Thanks Jodi,
That’s a good point, Pepper might start taking liberties, she could even think I should always be the Sheep and start nipping my ankles? I remember doing that to Mum and Dad when I was a pup and they were out of line! Tee Hee
Hope you’re all having a fun day
Snoops
Oh Snoopy, that is a tough one!! I guess it depends on how cute she is! If she is really cute and it makes your tummy feel like it has butterflies in it, you need to be the sheep!!
~Higgins
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Thanks Higgins,
I’ve never had the Butterfly thing going on, sounds weird!! I’ll watch out for it though
Big wags buddy,
Snoops
I like Pepper’s idea of you two being a herding team. That’s a great way to bond with a Girlie dog – I know I like it! Hey maybe you can find some squirrels to chase – you can pretend they’re miniature sheep!
Have fun buddy!
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Hi Daisy,
I never even thought about the Squirrels, though they’d have to be pretty brave to come into the Dog Park!! I’d love to be in a herding team with you too little Daisy, though sure you wouldn’t like to be the Sheep, you’d be a super cute Sheep! Tee Hee
Wags to all,
Snoops
Don’t worry, SNoopy! Lulu has the same problem, and she doesn’t put up with any shenanigans from the other dogs! Stand strong!
Christie from lifewithbeagle.com
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Thanks Christie,
I’ll do my best not to put up with any shenanigans, it’s hard enough to just spell that word let alone implement it!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Your pal Snoopy
Oh Snoopy take her some treats, a nice toy in PINK of course and some flowers ( a good mouthful of grass will do) and serenade her with a howl ot two. Have a lovely Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
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Hi Molly,
Ooooh, you Girlies sure like to be treated well!! The mouthful of grass may be tricky especially if I want to bark, I could spit it all over her? Not a great first impression? Tee Hee
Thanks for your great advice, I’ve got my paws crossed that she’ll like me,
Snoops
Snoopy, that looks like so much fun! What gorgeous dogs. *sigh* Dog blogging is so hard. I want one of every dog I see …
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Hi Flea,
Yep aren’t they all cool, I love going to the Dog Park to play with lots of different Doggies!!
Wags to all,
Snoops
Snoopy think I need to come there and help ya out pal! I am glad you held your ground, you had me nervous for a second! That one dog looked like Torrey didn’t it?
So pal, you have a girlfriend now too huh? I say you let HER make the first move. If it involves her chasing YOU all the better!! You just tell everyone you LET her WIN!
Have fun buddy!
Barks and licks and love, Dakota
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Hey Dakota,
That’s such a good plan, I never thought to say I LET her win!! You’re right, that Dog is like Torrey
Oh and by the way it’s just a date, she’s not my girlfriend yet and even if she becomes my Girlfriend Mum says I’m too young to be exclusive and it’s ok if I have lots of Girlfriends – Woohoo!! I know you are committed to just one Girlie Dakota, but there are just so many great Girlies out there I don’t think I could manage it!!
Have a fun day buddy,
Snoops
Well, if the girlie is cute, I think you should let her chase you. And you then you should let her catch you too!
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Hi Jackie,
Let her catch me, hmmmm, that’s what Dakota said too, maybe I will win her over? Or maybe she’ll just think I’m a slow coach?
Big Wags to all,
Snoops
Hi Y’all,
Just want to hop on by and touch base with y’all. Looks like y’all are havin’ a great day!
As for not being the sheep…ask your person to arrange the meet up someplace where there aren’t lots of other dogs running about…that’s what I do. Then we walk sedately side by side on our leads with the humans walking with us and we all visit politely. So much better that way.
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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Hi Hawk,
I like your idea, it does sound very grown up and polite, but I’m only 2 and Pepper is even younger, so I’m thinking it might be fun to run around and work off some energy!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Snoopy ~ stop saying “baaaaaa” at the dog park
Haha Kat E.
That made me chuckle – should I try saying Baaaaaa – rk!! Instead?
Wags to all,
Snoops
BOL!! I can’t say how to behave, but I can say how NOT to! BOL!! DON’T ACT LIKE ME!! BOL!!!!
Hugs,
Pepper
(the Pom, not the Bearded)
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Haha Pepper Pom,
I’m sure one day we’ll work it out so we can have a play date too buddy
Big wags,
Snoops
My sister and I don’t care who chases – the fun is just the running, sometimes I am chased but then I pull a fast one and turn around and chase the other dog, we never take it real seriously.
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Hi Emma,
I like your style – I think you and I could have a great play date!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
maybe it’s because you are white like sheep Snoopy
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Hi Kroten,
You could be right Kroten – doh!! I won’t be if I get all muddy?! Tee Hee – I just thought of that!!
Wags to all,
Snoops
Hi Snoopy I’ve just hopped over on the blog hop.
I think you will have to bribe another dog to be the sheep. Enjoy you date with pepper just be carefull you don’t get called salt.
Have a great day Sheba.
Haha Sheba,
Yep, maybe we could hire another Doggie to be the Sheep just for our date?! Tee Hee – I wonder if my buddy Cosmo will do it, nope, he never wants to play chase!! Doh!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Happy Wednesday!
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Thanks Hailey and Zaphod,
I hope you had a fun day too
Snoops
We can see why being a sheep for the boys would not be good, but for a girl…well…that might be OK if she is cute.
the brown dawgs
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Hey Browndawgs,
Sounds to me like your saying to relax my standards for a cutie Girlie? Hmmm, maybe? I’m not sure?!
Wags to all,
Snoops
Hey Snoopy!
If you’re trying to impress the girlies you might have to play sheep for a little while, but after you’ve impressed her then maybe you can do a little chasing. After all relationships are a two way street.
Happy WW!
Colby
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Hey Colby,
Hmmmm, maybe I’m gonna have to be a little flexible if we’re gonna get to play chase? Guess I’ll just have to wait and see who gives in first? Tee Hee
Wags to all of you,
Snoops
Maybe Kaspar could come and be the sheep!
Hey Kaspar,
You’re more than welcome buddy!!
Wags to all,
Snoops
I like Colby’s idea! Take turns being the sheep!
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Hi Jen,
I thought we were gonna have to until I read Kasper’s comment – we have a volunteer!! Woohoo!!
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Hi Snoopdoggy. I’m here from the blog hop. I’m hopping late tonight.
Not sure how to help you with the herding thing. I feel your pain though. It doesn’t seem right. What’s weirder though are all those people just sitting there watching you like you’re a softball team or something. Why aren’t they playing with each other?
Cokes
=^..^=
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Cokie,
You made me (and my Mum) laugh so much with your comment!! You’re one funny Dude!!
Thanks for stopping by,
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Snoops
What a dilemna. Cute dogs. Great to meet at Wordless Wendesday.
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Hi BJ Bangs,
Yep, I’m still not sure what to do even after all this wonderful advice – Hmmmm…..
Hope you’re having a fun day
Snoops
Hay Snoops just let the galz chase youz..it wilz make all the boyz jellious
I’z been chasin youz long enuffs xx00xx
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Hi Mollie,
I would love a play date with you, you sure have been chasing me quite a bit online – love it!!
Big Wags to all,
Snoops