One thing he doesn't usually fetch is STICKS.  Sticks are a hobby unto themselves.

HOBBIES

Elmo is a dog who likes to keep busy.  Therefore, he has a number of hobbies, which he enjoys. One that we do together is fishing

The first time I took him fishing, he couldn't understand why I kept throwing things in the water, and refusing to let him chase them.  Now he understands a little better, though he still thinks he should grab the bait before I can cast... or anyone else can cast, for that matter.  If there is anyone else there he is equally happy to go after THEIR tackle.

Another really fun hobby is going down slides, preferably with kids.  If he's in a sliding mood, and I try to walk by the playground, he'll pull me right over there. Of course, I give in, and let him go down the slides.

Playing fetch is always good, with either a ball or a frisbee.

One thing he doesn't usually fetch is STICKS.  Sticks are a hobby unto themselves.

Chasing beams of light is another fun thing.  I can create them with a flashlight, or a mirror.  Sometimes they just come in the window on their own. (this is a bit safer, as he eventually will go for the flashlight)  This game has the added bonus of making me laugh really hard, which Elmo enjoys.

Of course, he also enjoys licking people and destroying cardboard boxes.  All in all, Elmo manages to have a pretty interesting Stafford life, even when he is not taking me for walks.