The 5 Stages of Playing Fetch - Presented by Redmond

*This is a guest post by Redmond, an informational guide to playing fetch.

Stage 1 - Getting Outside

When you hear the word "ball", perk up your ears and get ready.

Wait by the back door so your owner knows you're ready to play.

Stage 2 - Getting Ready

Go find your ball and bring it to your owner.

Once they have it, get ready. Stay light on your paws, keep your eyes on the ball and get ready to run.

Stages 3 & 4 - Retrieve and Return

This is it, time to play! Once the ball is thrown, run as hard as you can to get it, then bring it back. 

Repeat stages 3-4 until exhausted.

Stage 5 - Recover

You did it. You worked hard, ran as much as you could, it's time to rest.