It was no secret that Angel Chuck Billy was not a fan of dressing up. This especially held true every Easter when Mom brought out the bunny ears. Personally, I enjoy a cute pair of floppy ears. However, I know more dogs side with Chuck Billy than me in this matter. So hop along with me down memory lane, as I reshare Chuck Billy’s advice on how to avoid bunny ear pictures, first posted in 2017, and then updated in 2022.
A Dog’s Guide to Avoiding the Bunny Ears (April 15, 2022)
Ruh! Roh! Mom is searching for the bunny ears. It must be that time of year again when dog owners lose their minds. Don’t they know it is humiliating to dress us up as rabbits? After all, our innate wolf instincts clearly tell us we should be hunting rabbits, not masquerading as them! Luckily for me, I’m one step ahead of Mom and hid my bunny ears. However, for those of you caught off guard, here is my advice on how to avoid the bunny ears!
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise! It is a proven fact that a tired human is a happy human. The reverse is also true that humans with too much time on their hands are more likely to get bored and start annoying their dogs. So take your humans out to play! Whether it is a long walk, a few extra rounds of fetch, or exploring a new trail, keeping your humans active is a great way to tire them out. This way when you return home they forget about those pesky ears.
Make a mess! Humans are easily distracted, especially by messes. I’m not talking ripping apart one squeaky toy. I’m telling you to go all out! Spread the fluff from your overstuffed dog bed all over the living room! Roll in the nearest mud puddle, then head on into the kitchen and see how much square footage you can cover with one shake! Be creative! Humans cannot resist cleaning our messes, so the bigger the damage the longer it will take for them to clean. This also gives you time to hide the bunny ears while they are distracted.
Beware of traps! Puppies and small dogs, this tip especially holds true for you – Beware of baskets! In addition to bunny ears, some dog owners like to add insult to injury by stuffing you in a basket while you’re wearing bunny ears! They lure you in with this intriguing new toy, and next thing you know you’re blinded by the camera flash and all the world is cooing over the picture of a cute puppy in a basket. I’m still haunted by the photos Mom took of me in a basket. Lemmy didn’t even lift a paw to stop her!
Beware of unearned treats! Humans may be your best friends, but they are also ruthless! Would you believe Mom used Lemmy’s peanut butter addiction to trick him to pose with bunny ears?! She knew he was powerless to resist! Year after year he would succumb to these embarrassing photos all for his favorite treat. If I’ve learned anything from Lemmy’s mistakes, it is to be strong and follow your survival instincts. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is a trap!
Don’t cooperate! Humans cannot snap the perfect bunny ears photo without your help. Do not sit still! Grab the ears and run! Humans love it when you play the game of keep away. Also give a good shake as soon as the ears are on your head! And always remember to stop, drop, and roll! Don’t go down without a fight! Finally, if all else fails – shred the bunny ears! It is a small price to pay to avoid embarrassing photos on social media.
Even with your guard up, humans can slip an embarassing bow on you. So be vigilant this Easter!
2025 Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed by Chuck Billy do not necessarily reflect those of Living with a Golden. I actually don’t mind wearing the bunny ears!
