Lesson 10: When to Play Ball

Humans like to complicate things with rules. I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to be that complicated! I'm sure you've heard some of these ridiculous statements:

• It's too early to get up yet.
• You can't have your dinner at 2:00 in the afternoon.
• They don't allow dogs at my work.
• No chocolate bars for puppies.
• And the dreaded...It's too cold to play ball.

Let's get one thing straight people! Playing ball has NO CONDITIONS. There is never any circumstance on earth that should prevent you from throwing a ball for me to chase! To make this clear, I have complied a list of examples for humans, explaining the perfect time to play ball.

5:00 AM, 11:30 PM, when it's light outside, when it's dark outside. When it's 30 degrees. When it's 100 degrees. Whether you are happy, sad, tired, exhausted, elated, or bored -- that is the perfect time to play ball. On your way to work? Just got home from work? Carrying bags of groceries? PERFECT! Let's play ball!

After five years of training, my Mom finally understands this rule. This morning it was cold, dark and snowing. She got out of the warm and cozy bed when she wanted to sleep in, to go outside and load the fire. 

At last she understood it was actually time to play ball!  She even joined in the fun by helping me -- because sometimes it's hard to find the ball when it's dark outside, and when it gets buried in the snow. Mark my words, your humans will eventually catch on too. Be diligent. And PLAY BALL!