((Buckets, Tires and HOODLUMS, Oh my!))

Once upon a time the Hooman, on her day off, noticed a pile of tires in the driveway. She ran inside gathered up a baggy of treats and called out for the Hoodlums. With a sigh the Hoodlums reluctantly got off the couch and trotted quietly behind her wondering what type of humilating torture was in store for them that day.

In hopes of getting this photoshoot done and over with Mini volunteered to be the first victim, she hopped up on the pile of tires, put a smile on her face and a wag in her tail.
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Jack was next, and tried a different approach. He thought (hoped) that if he acted bored and uninterested the Hooman would give up.
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But no, that was only the beginning...
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After an entire unsuccessful photoshoot with over-exposed pictures they decided to move the entire set to the lower part of the yard.
Jackie Loo was a big help
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...2d615628c1.jpg

And the torture ensued
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But it only got worse!
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When Shadow was asked if she could put her feet up on the tires to look as if she was actually included in the pack, this is all they could get out of her. She'd much rather have all four feet planted firmly on the ground.
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...b922920ea6.jpg

Stay tuned...

See? Much happier
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...e166b0163d.jpg

The Hoodlums got excited because they thought the Hooman was going to call it quits after the tire pictures, surely that was enough torture for one day! But no, she wasn't quite done yet.

She got out The Hoodlums worst enemy from last summer -- the bucket.
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...7f871c09ea.jpg

Three little terrors in a bucket, it doesn't get any better than that!
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Mini, open your eyes!
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...793bfc1aca.jpg

Um Jack, keep your tongue in your mouth...and Kyra..?
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That's better!
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The Statues
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The Hoodlums sprung into action as soon as the magic word (okay!) was uttered
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A sense of relief went over the Hoodlums when it was announced that this photoshoot was finally over...for now.
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A couple more...

They were all smiles...well, sort of
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...555f486231.jpg

But what's this? I thought they were done?
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Treats were then dispersed and the Hoodlums lived happily ever after.
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The End!
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Wonderful pictures, and a wonderful story too! I am always amazed at how cooperative your pups are :D

:D LOL!!
That was Great!!
I had a smile planted on my face through it all!!

I literally bursted out laughing at this one
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...df6f2adb94.jpg

Err... Ummm... not laughing at you Hoodlums...Humm.... admiring you outloud! :p

Oh sweet Shadow! :D

The last pic is great too!!

Absolutely wonderful and quite funny! You had me laughing to the point of tears!

OMG!
W:cool:W!

This is TOO much!!

http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img...3cd4fdcb1d.jpg

HOW did you pull that off???

Just In & On the tire was more than mine would put up with ...
but the Pyramid on Top is WAAAAY Fine!!

I'd still be paying that one off with Bisquits every hour!

GOOD Job, Ashley!!!!
:D

Great thread. I just don't know how you do it; I am in awe of you and the pups. I have only one dog and can't get her to do anything more than look in my direction because I am holding a treatsie over my head. That is amazing. The one Angie reposted really made me laugh. The expression on Shadow's face in that picture says, "There better be ice cream for us after all of this." :D Kyra is such a good girl standing up there.

Great pictures! :D your story killed me! :p what beautiful pups. :)
I bursted out laughing at the picture Angie re-posted, too. :D thanks for making my day! :) Hugs and kisses to all of those sweeties of yours. :)

These are so funny Ashley. Such cooperative pups.....maybe. :D Only if treats are the end result.

did they went to circus school??........ they really keep amazing me every time more than the last........

either you are very talented or they are way too smart pooches......or both... great pics...... Kyra just kills me.......

Oh, Hoodlums! I loved the tires and I loved the buckets! Wait till my dog-person co-workers see this... you'll hear us laughing from all over the country.

How do you get them to pose like that? GREAT job! Those pictures truly made my day. I love those dogs of yours so much. Do you want to give me a few of them? I'll be glad to take them off your hands. ;)

;) ;) OMG I just dont know what to say here.. I am just speechless.. These babies are just too much with Beauty & Manners.. The babies are just wounderfull & adorable.. Great pics babies.. many thanks

Those are awesome. Looks like a lot of fun. Mini is adorable, she looks like the leader of the pack! I'm not her breed's number one fan, but I might scoop her up if given the chance. ;) I like your story and captions, you're fun!