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You may recall that my first stop on my self-guided <strong>Portland Alphabet District Tour</strong> was <strong>The Hip Hound</strong>.  I couldn't help myself.

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Since Little Miss B has more bones, kongs, and stuffed toys than she can handle, I zeroed in on something unique that she doesn't have:  <strong><em><a href="http://www.darfinc.com/">Do You Mind?</a></em> </strong> A game you play with your dog.  (For people 12 years or older &amp; dogs 12 weeks or older.)  I couldn't help myself.

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How does this work, you're wondering?  2-4 human peeps compete with 1-4 fur babies (canine variety) to see who is best at getting a dog to do things.  The dog/human combo who scores the most points by getting the dog to perform the activities outlined on the paw print cards wins!

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I invited Bella's bestest playmate, Ziggy, over for their usual canine Wrestlemania followed by a game of <em>Do You Mind?</em> Aunties Jean and Pauline also joined in on the fun.

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Both pups excelled at the game, naturally.  :-D

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Check them out!

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Canine Wrestlemania!

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Pawprint Card Says:  Twirl.  Get your dog to twirl around on 4 legs.

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Pawprint Card Says:  Dance with Me.  Get your dog to ballroom dance with you.

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And the winner is...

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I told scorekeeper Auntie Pauline that I didn't want this to be competitive.  I'm a former Montessori teacher, for heaven's sake!  Everybody was a winner in my classroom, and every dog is a winner in my eyes!

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Later, after Auntie Pauline left, I found this:

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