
I recently discovered there is a term for something that Jellybean does quite frequently. Apparently when a dog, or even a cat, lies down and stretches out its hind legs flat behind them it is known as splooting. Who knew there was such a cool word for this relaxing position? Some dogs do the one leg sploot and others engage both hind legs. I have noticed Jellybean sploots quite frequently and she does what I would consider a full body sploot. This very chill pup extends her front and back legs out as far as possible. She practically doubles in size! I am not a yoga person, but I have heard of the downward dog pose. Could this be the flat Stanley of yoga? Apparently this position is very comfortable and has the benefit of helping your furry friend soak up the coolness of the floor or the grass.
As you know, Jellybean always has to one up her furry friends. She has taken that four-legged sploot and put it in action. It is absolutely hilarious to see her outstretched body scooting across the floor or grass. Her head is held high and a slight smile appears on her face. Ahhh….the ecstacy! I think sometimes Jellybean prefers the sploot and scoot to walking. I can’t tell you how many times neighbors shake their heads at her or people drive by with the biggest smiles on their faces as I am holding the leash while my carefree puppy just sploots and scoots her way down the street. Have you noticed your pet engaging in this relaxing activity?

Beverly Stiffler Smith
Children’s Author