What a glorious fall day.  Beautiful sunshine and not too hot.  Both groups went to Southland today and enjoyed the gigantic mud puddles created by the long weekend rain.  Mud boots for everybody except Hollie the collie.  Copper, Diego, Guiness, Nicky, Ryder, Penny and Everest had a good time chasing each other.  Copper especially enjoyed chasing after Everest.  It was too cute to see such a big dog (Everest) being such a big chicken with a little guy.  E would jump back and put his hackles up and then run in huge circles with Copper chasing.  This was so much fun that Diego and a boxer we met earlier joined in the fun.  Penny and Nicky made sure everyone else stayed in line.  We had the opportunity to say hello to the morning regulars and Aija and Sol's friend Khalua.  Everyone was patient as I cleaned up all the poop and coffee cups left by the weekend walkers.  YUCKY!      

The afternoon group included Harley (our Wal-Mart greeter), Rover (our mouse hunter), Aija and Sol (our friendly couch potatoes), Copper and Diego (our beagle boys), "cranky" Franky who wasn't really cranky at all and Baby E (again because, yes, I spoil my dog).  We made quite a noisy enterance to the park but the dogs quickly settled down which is good because there seemed to be a lot more people there this afternoon.  We ran into Newman a friendly mutt who enjoys good old rough play and everyone took turns playing with him.  Later we caught up to a woman named Tara who has a two year old female Caine Courso that she would like to find a good home for.  The dog is black and looks tough but is really well behaved and friendly.  She has good manners in the house and has been spayed.  If you know anyone who would want her please let me know.       


Cesar Tip: Giving comfort and affection to a dog when it displays nervousness, fear or aggression will nuture the unwanted behaviour.*


*The Dog Whisperer, The Ultimate Episode Guide