The Collapsible Dog

As a puppy, Guinness would fall straight back exposing his tummy for rubs.  We called him a Pentecostal dog as he looked like he was "slain in the spirit."  His body grew, and it was not comfortable to fall backwards, so he began going down on his side.  He is almost 8 and still succumbs to anyone he thinks might give him a tummy rub, or perhaps better stated -- anyone he hopes will give him attention. 

In March, cousins came from England for two weeks.  Since they were here, other relatives from CA, AZ, and IN came as well.  Schedules varied, but for five days, I had eight cousins staying in my house!!!  It was GREAT!  Guinness loved it too.  

At first, his effervescence was a bit much for the cousins to handle, but, after a few days, Guinness won their hearts one by one with his cuteness and perseverance.   One of the cousins dubbed him "The Collapsible Dog," and reveled in making Guinness roll over for tummy rubs.