More is Better

Chewy is definitely of the "more is better" school of thought. More food, more treats, more car rides, more petting, and MORE TOYS!

Two toys are more fun when playing tug...

Two squeaky tennis balls is better than one, and three tennis balls is even better:

A content Chewy with two squeaky carrots:

Furballz!

So far, I think Chewy has maxed out at carrying two toys at a time. If he sees a third toy that he wants, he'll drop one or two before trying to get the new one. Whenever he manages to get two toys in his mouth, he gleefully runs to his bed or the couch with his loot! 

Chewy usually doesn't mind sharing, but he sometimes lies on his toys as if to claim them all:

Same pose, little Chewy:

It all started early on!

Twinning with Gosig Golden

Last year, I shared how Chewy often leaves his favorite stuffie, the Gosig Golden soft toy from IKEA, lying around in life-like positions. A year later, it's still his favorite toy, and I still catch them "twinning" all the time!

On the couch

On the dog bed

In the car

Settling down for a nap

With a toy at their feet

I wonder if Chewy recognizes that his stuffie looks like him!

Stop Working and Play with Chewy?

When I am working at my computer, this is what Chewy is usually doing:

zzz...

He has a bed right next to my desk, and there's typically a supply of chew things nearby to keep him occupied (when he's not napping).

But every few hours, he decides I need to get up and play with him. That's when he starts bringing all the toys!

Fancy a game of tug?

If I don't get out of my chair, he comes back a couple minutes later with something else.

Come chase me and elf!

One of his favorite games is keep-away. Once he's got my attention, he bolts away and expects to be chased. If I don't follow him, he'll be back again, probably with something else!

Would you like a squirrel?

 Sometimes he brings multiple options:

One for me, one for you? Just kidding, they're both for me!

And if he wasn't done playing yet when I went back to work, sometimes he ups his game:

TWO squeaky carrots is better than one!

He is definitely a great motivator to get off the computer from time to time to give my eyes a rest and get blood flowing through my legs. Another reason why dogs are good for your health!