I thought we hijacked the thread enough already so I'll give you kudos here instead! The picture you posted of Oliver in the grass is fantastic! Oliver is a beautiful dog and your picture is one of the very best I have ever seen! I kind of thought you had some photography experience! =)
Thanks, Chris. I didn't even notice I had a message until now. The photo is deceiving. Actually, Oliver was a real pest to Bubba most of the time. He's just a puppy but oh, what a worm in hot ashes-not knowing when to stop but, at least he did get Bubba going and I did enjoy seeing them run together. However, I wish they made a "mechanical" OIiver so at least he would unwind eventually. I'd buy one in a heartbeat!
AHHH! I see what you mean by Oliver being a motivating force for Bubba! No toy anywhere could compete! From the pix they look like they got along famously. Maybe you need an "Oliver" of your very own! =)