Playing with your pet is one of life’s great joys.
It’s ridiculous.
It’s unpredictable.
It’s sometimes… a full workout.
And the truth is, they don’t care if you look silly. They expect it.
This month, instead of trying to get play “right,”
we invite you to practice something else: The Foolishness Ritual.
- Start with setting aside some time for dedicated play with your pet. 5 minutes of dedicated fun! What a treat, right? Let go of looking composed, productive, or impressive. Be ready for anything. Ready? Let’s go.
- Ask your pet if they’d like to play. Let them take the lead. Say yes to their answer. Play could look like toy-time, zoomies, or a snuggle-fest. It’s all play.
- Follow their lead. Dogs will insist. Cats will suggest. Both will know exactly what they’re doing.
- Allow yourself to look ridiculous. Make the noise. Do the voice. Run the extra lap, or do the little odd hop.
- Let yourself laugh out loud. Chuckle, giggle, snort. Take a deep breath of joy into your lungs, and exhale a burst of gratitude and appreciation for this moment.
It doesn’t get much better than this. Happy April Fools!
