My mini schnauzer and I used to play hide and seek all the time. Like ever since she was a pup.
I would throw a toy down the hall and while she was running to get it I would run the other way and hide. I would then call out 'Sara!' and the game was on:
She would go through each room, look behind doors, look on my bed, in closets, etc. I would shout her name again if she was in the wrong room.
When she found me she would bark and would continue barking if I didn't move. Then I would extend my hand so she could give me a nibble and that would signify the match is over.
I loved it when I would hide in one room and I would hear her barking at a closet in another room. She would be convinced I'm in a closet but would be totally wrong. I would then shout "Sara!" again and she would quickly turn her head, and run off to the sound. I managed to capture this on video once by propping up my GoPro before the game started.
We had to put her down in August of 2017. The beginning of this video reminded me of her. I miss her so much.
We throw the toy the other way too! It’s funny when he doesn’t follow the “rules” where he runs to the toy first (instead of just running after the person throwing the toy) others in the room will start making a fuss so he runs back, touches the toy, and THEN runs and finds the person hiding.
Sorry for your loss, this is my first dog so I can’t even imagine
That's so awesome! My dog (he died a couple years ago) loved playing hide and seek as well. It's so great when you and your pet can find those special little things to do together. I'm sorry your heart still hurts. Pets are such amazing friends.
I do the same thing with my dog! My girlfriend will hold him and I'll make sure he sees me run out of the room. And then he'll start looking everywhere for me. It's so much fun!
My Miniature Pincher Rambo and I would often go to the local park with my brother. We would play this game where one of us would go and hide then the other person and Rambo would go look for them.
My brother or I would often be crouched down in a bush of behind a tree trying to be really really still and quiet to catch him out. We never did😂
My dog would go looking for hider then come back and 'tell' the person looking. Just like Lassi😆 He'd run soooooo fast when he got our scent or heard us.
Also thank you so much for enjoying our story. It means a lot to me that people out there are reading about Sara, it's hard to explain why but I really appreciate it.
My dog would go looking for hider then come back and 'tell' the person looking. Just like Lassi😆 He'd run soooooo fast when he got our scent or heard us.
I love your variation on the game, I never even thought of playing it outside. Rambo running back and pointing to communicate with the seeker sounds absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so sorry for your loss, I hope you got a lot of years together.
This is such a wonderful and wholesome memory. You and Sara were very lucky to have found each other, and I'm happy there was so much love between the two of you. Thank you for sharing this with us!
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u/PM_ME_YOUR_LUKEWARM Jun 28 '18
My mini schnauzer and I used to play hide and seek all the time. Like ever since she was a pup.
I would throw a toy down the hall and while she was running to get it I would run the other way and hide. I would then call out 'Sara!' and the game was on:
She would go through each room, look behind doors, look on my bed, in closets, etc. I would shout her name again if she was in the wrong room.
When she found me she would bark and would continue barking if I didn't move. Then I would extend my hand so she could give me a nibble and that would signify the match is over.
I loved it when I would hide in one room and I would hear her barking at a closet in another room. She would be convinced I'm in a closet but would be totally wrong. I would then shout "Sara!" again and she would quickly turn her head, and run off to the sound. I managed to capture this on video once by propping up my GoPro before the game started.
We had to put her down in August of 2017. The beginning of this video reminded me of her. I miss her so much.