What a beautiful day for dog!
The morning group went to Southland. The south end is open and a complete mess but the dogs have the field and access to the river for the remainder of the summer.
All the dogs were happy to see me and that warmed my heart. Jenny, Jennifer and Acara took good care of them but they love their routine and their pack buddies. Original Copper started back today after a month at home with his dad, Ryder's dad went back to work today too, Wilbur, Everest, Rover, Joey and Dakota rounded out my group of boys. All boys! Whistler's eye was injured yesterday when she was fighting with her brothers so she has to miss out on the adventures until the eye has a nice scab and the swelling goes down.
The dogs hit the ground running and were a bit unfocussed until we started playing fetch. Everest was usually the first to the ball with Dakota, Rover and Joey close behind. Wilbur tries so hard but his little legs cannot turn over fast enough to keep up with the big guys. Wilbur's secret weapon is his size and sneaky nature. When Everest brings the ball back and drops it at my feet Wilbur swoops in and snatches it and takes off. He runs a few feet away so he has a good view of the others and then he crouches down and wags his little curly tail. The other dogs have a hard time getting the ball from him and he loves this game.
The afternoon group was little more diverse. We headed to Edworthy because Crazy Copper was joining us today. Sidney, Gabby, Pina, Frank, Josie, R2, Wilbur and Everest rounded out the afternoon crew. By the time we got to the park the temperature was in the mid-20s and the dogs slurped back a lot of water and played fetch before we took off for a walk. R2 kept putting his paws in the bowl and spilling the water.
Today was R2's day to be cheeky. He and Josie found a path down into this gross cavernous area of the park. While down there they must have discovered a homeless camp or place to party because they were fascinated by whatever was down there and did not want to come up. So we all ventured down the path and luckily half way down they came to their good doggie senses and came up to meet me. Then we ran like heck back up the hill so that the rest of them did not catch a whiff of the goodies.
A very good day back with my buddies.
