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Stages of Play

December 31, 2024 by Ellen Brady-McGaughey

In today’s blog video, come along with me to play with Gordo! I hope it brings as much joy to your day as it did mine.

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  1. Eli says

    December 31, 2024 at 3:23 pm

    That was quite the play session! It’s good to see a shy guy like Gordo letting loose and having fun! It seems Honey B might not be the best influence, though… Is she turning Gordo into a non-shifter? I eagerly await any future Lucky/Honey B/Gordo play sessions.

  2. Kathleen says

    December 31, 2024 at 3:26 pm

    Oh what I’d give to be in your boots so I could behave like a silly goofball and play with Gordo. I don’t think he wanted you to leave! And Gordo definitely enjoyed you getting down on your hands and knees to play at his level. What fun you both had!! I see a new workout video in the making—“Stay Young and Fit with Ellen & Gordo”.

    Happy New Year to all and to all a good night.

    • Tobin says

      December 31, 2024 at 4:09 pm

      My thoughts and wishes exactly. And a well-spent new year to you as well.

  3. Linda C says

    December 31, 2024 at 3:36 pm

    I love the scratches before play!
    I don’t know whether it’s his stubby little feet, the way he walks with them, or that underbite, but he’s such a cute little thing! and it’s another little guy with a big laugh, just like Burrito!

  4. marianne says

    January 1, 2025 at 3:43 am

    Great playsession Ellen; you would fit right into the chimpanzee group.
    One little disapointment though….
    I was hoping you also would climb up the “wall” like Gordo did….:joy:

  5. Debbie Reintzell says

    January 1, 2025 at 4:28 pm

    Great play time!
    Wishing you all a wonderful
    New Year.

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