Robin, those bubbles are similar to those bubbles we had when we kids. But these flavored ones (you can get them at Petsmart and Petco) harden slightly, so they don't pop right away. They come in peanut butter and bacon flavors.

And, yes, it did start raining harder when she came running towards me. But I think maybe she finally figured out those won't her bubbles and was slightly embarrassed.