In appreciation for our readers (and Leave No Trace supporters), together we’re running a weekly caption contest for anyone to participate in. Here’s our take on the first shot… but don’t forget to give us yours in the comments section below!
Normally, people take their dogs for a walk or run to give their canine some healthy exercise. The more adventurous spirits may bring their dogs with them when they hike, bike or swim. But what happens when you bring your dog on a floating trip down a river… and end up drinking too much beer? Does your dog go into protection mode and keep a tight eye on you, reversing the dog/owner roles? Or does he simply roll his eyes (roll over) and laugh (bark) it off? You tell us.
This week’s caption contest is up for all the captions our readers can think of. Just submit a clever comment in the comments section below and hope yours is the best. Four lucky winners will receive a pair of their very own Chaco sandals; a pair of Smartwool socks (not to be worn with said Chacos) and a base layer from Smartwool; as well a Base Camp Duffel bag from The North Face; and a Planet Explore reusable water bottle and seed card. Here’s the weekly contest deal:
Each Tuesday, we’ll post a photo and leave the comments section open to our readers. Every subsequent Tuesday we’ll post a new photo and announce last week’s winner. Submit using the comments section below. Good luck!
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“Don’t worry, Rex.. I got one for you too. Just keepin’ it in the lake to chill.”
Dude, keep it under control…you know I don’t want to DD again. My paws slip on that junker steering wheel of yours.
Oy vey, I’m in the middle of nowhere with a meshugennah. At least I’ll have some peace and quiet now.
Is that a Coors Light? Seriously, a Coors Light? It feels like I don’t even know you anymore. I can’t look…Go ahead a drowned your sorrows away.
Some retriever you turned out to be.
Tsk. Predictable. First he falls off the wagon, then he falls off the raft.
“Ugh, at least 200 feet away from the water source next time.”
In the drink to save a drink.
(sigh)
Humans…
I’m not going to give the signal when I see a river patrol boat, maybe they can help me to shore.
And he made ME wear a life-jacket…
It’s this same line of thinking that led him to put a life jacket on a bird dog.
Really, Captain? I thought you said Oarsman, not Coors Man.
What a light weight.
Man: I’m not as think as you drunk I am.
Dog: *sigh*
Congrats, Rachel! You won this week’s caption contest! E-mail me at sami@wendmag.com to redeem your prizes/give me your sizes.
hold my beer and grab my legs lil doggie! RIVER RAFT KEG STAND! wheeeew
The water isn’t safe to drink! I added beer to make it more pala- *hic* -table.
“Here’s my master Dave showboating for the ladies again, I keep telling him it’s easier just to walk up and sniff their butts”…
Damn it, not again! Guess I picked the wrong day to get up off the porch…
I told you not to dig a cathole IN the raft!
“Looks like I’ll be doggy paddling home…again”
In a comic cloud over Fido’s head….
“Third time overboard and he still hasn’t spilled a drop”
For some reason I feel we are being laughed at by the other boats…. does this life jacket make my tail look big?
Dog: Im with stupid