My dog beside me at the wheel...
Over the weekend, I took Trip to the dog park for the first time. I had been promising to take him for weeks, but the weather has just been less than stellar. On Saturday the sun was shining and it was in the upper 40's, so we went. Before we left on our mini road trip, I sat down and had a little talk with Trip.
"Trip, there's a couple things I need to talk to you about before we go to the park." I act like he's my teenage son. "There will be dogs that don't like you, like Baby next door... but don't let them beat you up. Please don't pee on other dogs... that's probably why Baby doesn't like you. Run around and have fun, but no biting. When we are ready to leave, do not fight me to wipe your paws off or we won't come back. And absolutely NO HUNCHING!"
I'm pretty sure he then told me to shut up.
Much to my surprise, he did awesome. He even found a girlfriend; a cocker spaniel/retriever mix named Lady. They ran around together, begged for treats together and even basked in the sun for a breather together. It made my heart melt.
He slept the entire car ride home and was rewarded with a brand new bone for his good behaviour. I can't wait to have some more adventures at the dog park.
Aw, I'm glad you had a good first visit!
ReplyDeleteWhich bark park did you go to? I go to a few different ones-the one on Webster, one in Centerville and one in Tipp City.
I am a daily visitor in the spring/summer and usually go with Stephanie and her dog, we should all meet up sometime with our pups!!!
We went to the one in Richmond. Trip would love to have some new friends. Once it gets a little warmer, let's all go!
ReplyDeleteBy chance, were you and Stephanie at the Cheesecake Factory Friday night?
oh, I've never been to that one! Monty (my dog) and Sabin (Stephanie's dog) love new friends as well, so I'm down to go when the weather is nicer!!
ReplyDeleteYes, we were!! We wanted cheesecake, though I got the strawberry shortcake instead and it was enough for 4 people!!
Baby doesn't like him? :( I wonder how Sadie would be around other dogs... I have been thinking of taking her for a walk at the park here in town since they have doggy bags and all. Where is the one in Richmond? Sounded like lots of fun :)
ReplyDeleteAww! That's a great first experience of the dog park for him! I like your pep talk with him!
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