Dogs love to play at the beach. Running through the water makes them very happy. As a master grabs a frisbee and tosses it across the shoreline to be retrieved by a shaggy red Irish Setter, it’s enough to pause a pick-up game of sand volleyball. Heads turn. Everyone waits to see it happen. When it does, you hear “Good boy!” as the dog races back, tongue dangling, and tail wagging ready to go again. I watched as two terriers fought over a piece of driftwood a guy tossed into the ocean. The smaller of the two was more aggressive, obviously the Alpha Dog, since it would clamp its teeth around the stick and shake its head back and forth until the larger one backed down and relinquished it. Napoleon complex? I thought all dogs loved water, but upon closer scrutiny, I saw a ten-year old girl cradling her pet spaniel as she stood waist deep with salty waves splashing her mid-section. This dog had a mortal fear of water and had no intention of entering the unpredictable ocean. I wonder if she assured it all dogs instinctively know how to “doggie paddle”. At least, I thought they did. On the other hand, maybe this species of man’s best friend tended to sink like a sack of bricks when submerged. I’ll have to ask “June” the next time I see her.
Dog-Day at the Beach
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Hi Gail, not sure what beach these dogs were on, here they do not allow dogs on our beaches!
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I was surprised to hear that every beach in Hawaii is open to the public and has access to it. The dogs seem very well trained. Some are on leashes, most are not. 🌴
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There is something yucky about that-like doggie poop? I’d hate to step on it? LOL. My conception would be a doggie beach not to all public beaches!
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That’s what is strange. No signs of it. Severe fines are given if the owners neglect to take care of it.
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Very beautiful picture..!! Your Island is fantastic..!
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We are enjoying every relaxing moment here. Thanks for stopping by. 🌴
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You’re welcome Snapshotsincursive..!! Very cool..! 🍁
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Dogs are very cute on the beach. My father, stepmother, brother, and I used to have dogs that went on Tybee Island Beach with us, and their names were Socrates and Plato.
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I love Tybee Island. It’s incredible and so beachy! The lighthouse drew me to its peak for a panoramic view. Stunning!
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Tell me about it. I lived there for six years. Best years of my life.
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