Today started out as another BEAUTIFUL day for dogs.  I love the colours of fall.  We were lucky that the rain held off until we were getting ready to leave the park this afternoon.  Both groups went to Southland. 

The morning group welcomed our new friend Marty.  Marty is a 5-month-old Hava-Poo.  He is very small, has long black curls that will quickly become dreadlocks hanging around with us at the park.  He was a bit nervous being with a pack of strangers but seemed to relax a bit as we neared the end of the walk.  I know that Marty will become an integral member of our pack as he grows in size and confidence.  Luckily the rest of the gang ignored him, for the most part, after they checked him out thoroughly.  Copper has been sad since his buddy Diego died last week but seemed to rebound today when Reo and his nanny, Tammy, joined us.  Reo is a funny looking labradoodle but the nicest guy.  Nicky and Guiness were just their normal sweet selves (well except when Nicky would steal Everest's ball and then tease him with it.)  Whistler was the only one to make a complete mess of herself and in fact I am still waiting for her to dry (5 hours later).

The afternoon group was quite a mix of dogs.  Something for every taste but surprisingly they all got along.  Interesting to note that the two afternoon goldens (Lucy and Tucker) were the only ones to get themselves filthy too.  Maybe it is a golden thing?  His royal highness Cheetos was not thrilled to be out with commoners but gamely stuck it out although he would not touch the grass with his dainty toes and insisted on constant attention in the truck but scratching my arm while I was driving.  Clover, Hollie and Bruin mainly kept to themselves while Vinny R. made sure that everyone knew he was at the park.  He is such a party animal. 

Please remember that I am away Friday, October 8 and Monday, October 11.  Starting in October I will be offering regular walks on Saturdays.  The walk times will vary depending on demand. 

Cesar tip: Owners who have allowed their dogs to rule the house for many years will have to be especially persistent in upholding new rules if they want to see permanent change.*

*Dog Whisperer, The Ultimate Episode Guide