German Shepherd Joins Neighbor Kids' Football Game And Immediately Fits Right In
For a dog, joyfully chasing after a ball is natural behavior. Tommy barely waited for an invitation when he saw a field full of kids playing football. The moment his human got the okay from the kiddos, he zoomed onto the grass and darted around like a furry pro. You can watch his football antics in a viral TikTok with over 390,000 likes.
@tommythesoccerdog Ok this is just so SOO special to me. My neighbors and I were sitting on the grassy hills and our little kids were somewhere behind us. Well, random kids came and they had a baseball and football and of course my dog wanted to say hi to them. So I went over and told them his name is Tommy and he would love to run with them. They said that's okay! He joined them as if he were a little kid as well. I have 3 dogs and worked with probably a thousand different dogs but this dog's temperament is not from this world. When they went home they all told him goodbye and he came to me as happy as a dog can be. Now he's deeply asleep. I wish I could clone this dog. My best boy. Thank you to those precious children for letting Tommy be a part of them! #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsoftiktok #gsdoftiktok #gsdlife #gsdlover
Tommy has a clear role on the team: follow the ball! Some viewers were quite impressed by Tommy's grasp of the rules. Whenever the children pause to discuss their next play, the German shepherd waits as patiently as anyone else. But, as soon as the ball soars into the air or is carried off by a sprinting child, Tommy is right behind. "This may be the best thing I've seen in quite some time," one viewer commented. Another added, "He is absolutely a gentle giant. Look how careful he is with them." In a follow-up video, it seems he's been allowed to join in every game on the block!
Dog sports are a fun way to channel canine energy
Playing football with the neighborhood kids is a blast, but there are many other ways to exercise your pup's sporty side. Teach them how to catch, and you can while away the afternoon with a game of frisbee or disc dog. If you want to add a competitive element, canine agility sports might be the answer. You can make your dog look like a mini action star with the right moves.
An agility course is similar to a human obstacle course. To complete the challenge, the dog may need to leap over hurdles, weave around poles, or scurry through tunnels. Agility courses don't rely on the dog alone, however. You'll need to be right there to act as a guide. You can take a few classes to see if you're interested in the competition circuit. If it's too intense, keep it casual and set up an agility course in your backyard!
Is your dog more couch potato than athletic superstar? Forget the obstacle courses and have a laugh at these adorable dogs who are bad at sports.