Madison in basket bed again

It was just a couple of weeks ago that I posted a photo of blind Madison contorting herself to fit inside this wire basket in the dog room. Well, the other day I walked in and found her in an even more awkward position on the same basket — half on, half off, with head slumped over and resting on the floor. It did not, dare I say, look even remotely comfortable, and yet she was sound asleep. I had walked in, walked out to get the camera, came back, took photos, pondered a bit, and then left. And she never stirred.

This was definitely one of those "it-works-for-me-but-I-can't-explain-why" moments.

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13 responses to “Seriously Awkward”

  1. Moon Rani Avatar
    Moon Rani

    Madison falls asleep during her private yoga sessions, and this photo proves it! I’ve never seen a more downward-facing dog in my life. 🙂

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  2. Roxie Avatar
    Roxie

    Does she have some form of narcolepsy? Arthritis and stiffness when she gets up? It just looks so…uncomfortable. But I’m just a biped.

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  3. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    Very cute! Sweet sweet Madison! I always want to “adjust” my dogs when they sleep like that…thinking that they need to be more comfortable. But apparently they are just fine. 🙂

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  4. Kathy Hertzel Avatar
    Kathy Hertzel

    Madison for reasnons known only to herself loves this basket bed and nothing is going to deter her from taking a nap in her favorite spot.

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  5. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    “Rolling Dog Farm would like to introduce the new Animal Yoga Class. Here the new instructor, Madison, is demonstrating the “downward facing dog” posture. Remember kids, yoga can be very relaxing, also demonstrated by Madison who has relaxed herself to sleep. Classes will resume upon her awakening. Sign up today.”

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  6. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    I love a day started with a giggle…thanks Madison!

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  7. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    I think she must be seriously tired to find that comfortable.

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  8. Mary Mulrenan Avatar
    Mary Mulrenan

    What do you mean? That’s the best example of the downward dog yoga pose I’ve ever seen!

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  9. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    Oh Maddie! Big hugs! You’ve given me a big smile.

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  10. Mary H./Washington state Avatar
    Mary H./Washington state

    Darned ol’ nap attacks!

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  11. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    That certainly is one I haven’t seen before. Very original, good work Madison! I’ve noticed that a dog’s idea of comfort does not always coincide with a human’s. My dog likes to lie on lumps. He’ll drape himself over ankles and knees. Give him a nicely smoothed out blanket, and he’ll scratch it up into a bunch of lumps and plop down on it. My guess is that it reminds him of when he was a puppy and slept in a pile of all his littermates. Yes, I think Madison is stretching her back with a bit of yoga.

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  12. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    I just want to scoop Madison up and cuddle with her all day long! It’s amazing what our dogs find comfortable. I call my Angel a contortionist because she ends up in some wild sleeping positions that when I look at her I just grimace, but there she is, sound asleep and content. Maybe Angel and Madison can start a Yoga for dogs program together! 🙂

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