‘Don’t stop!’ by Helen Betts

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15-Feb-2026

‘Don’t stop!’

Queenie makes very good use of her front paws — she waves them around in the air when she wants you to scratch her chest, and then puts them on your arm so you won’t stop.

Puffed up robin, posted earlier:

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Kevin D Warren		21-Feb-2026 12:28
:-) Scratching a dog's chest or belly is good for both parties.

Dave Petersen Photography		20-Feb-2026 13:42
I am not sure it is possible to take a bad picture of Queenie. I find my self gravitating to images of her and to what a beautiful dog she is. This picture conveys a bond and love that words can not describe. VV++

pkocinski		20-Feb-2026 13:23
Who doesn't love a good scratch... :-)

Liz Bickel		20-Feb-2026 08:20
She knows who rubs her. I think she has Tim trained well.

Dennis Hoyne		20-Feb-2026 03:24
Neat shot! She is easy to please.

Julie Oldfield		20-Feb-2026 02:57
She must be in her glory! V

Carl Carbone		20-Feb-2026 01:27
Sounds like my daughter's dog. :-) Cute shot.

Jola Dziubinska		20-Feb-2026 00:23
She is so cute and clever :) V.

Patricia Kay		19-Feb-2026 23:41
Jack is just the same…you could scratch his chest all day and he would be very happy…Queenie looks like she could stay there all day too Helen…BV

Nick Paoni		19-Feb-2026 23:19
Pretty sure that behavior has been selected for since domestication of our canine friends and family. My dog has it down to a science, especially combined with the "puppy eyes".

janescottcumming		19-Feb-2026 18:12
She is loving that! V

jtocaciu		19-Feb-2026 16:05
Lovely picture. BV.

Denise J T Lee		19-Feb-2026 16:03
The language only a few can share. ~VVVV~

Isabel Cutler		19-Feb-2026 13:58
We need these moments to remind us of how much love there still is in the world.

Alain Boussac		19-Feb-2026 13:10
She knows what she likes and she knows how to perfectly express it ! V.

Marjan Schavemaker		19-Feb-2026 09:15
Nice! V

Tom LeRoy		19-Feb-2026 09:13
She's so smart! Enjoy every second of that rub. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		19-Feb-2026 08:25
Great shot of this sweet moment. V

Raymond		19-Feb-2026 08:11
She sure knows how to communicate and get what she wants, works every time.

Gerard KOEHL		19-Feb-2026 06:27
AH oui, une petite pause câline. V

joseantonio		19-Feb-2026 05:55
such a sweet scene.V

Dan Opdal		19-Feb-2026 05:52
Queenie is defiantly the boss! Great shot! V