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Molly had a Good Day!
Two, in fact.
On Sunday, we had breakfast near the town stables, so we took her for a walk down the roads that pass between the corrals. She was entranced! "Mommy! There are REALLY BIG DOGS HERE!!!" We'd walk over to a corral to let her take a closer look, and immediately she'd try to scrunch under the fence. She wiggled, danced, play-bowed, and strained to get a closer look. A few of the animals walked over to the fence and sniffed right back at her. She said she wants to do this again! (There's a fund-raising breakfast at the Posse Shack once a month, so I expect we'll be back regularly.) Then last night, we went to the first obedience class. "Mommy! There are LOTS OF DOGS HERE!!!" I wouldn't say that she was the best-behaved (lots of whining and straining to get to the other dogs, especially the Great Dane standing next to us - and that was mutual). But she was manageable, and the instructor used her twice to demo a command with the comment, "I don't always do this when I'm getting close to a strange dog's face, but I don't think I'll have a problem with her." The instructor was mostly in danger of fatal licks. After the class, we went to the dog park next to the obedience club, and were joined by three of her classmates, including the Great Dane. All were between 6 months and a year. They tore the place up, running and chasing and tussling until they nearly dropped from exhaustion. Even the shepherd mix, who was quite shy and timid, joined in after initially hanging back. I guess we'll have to go back frequently - and certainly before class next week, to burn off some of that energy. FurPaw -- Don't believe everything that you think. To reply, unleash the dog. |
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Molly had a Good Day!
On 2009-07-08 11:19:16 -0400, FurPaw said:
They tore the place up, running and chasing and tussling until they nearly dropped from exhaustion. Sounds like a great time was had by all. Glad to hear these stories. |
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Molly had a Good Day!
"FurPaw" wrote in message ... Two, in fact. On Sunday, we had breakfast near the town stables, so we took her for a walk down the roads that pass between the corrals. She was entranced! "Mommy! There are REALLY BIG DOGS HERE!!!" We'd walk over to a corral to let her take a closer look, and immediately she'd try to scrunch under the fence. She wiggled, danced, play-bowed, and strained to get a closer look. A few of the animals walked over to the fence and sniffed right back at her. She said she wants to do this again! (There's a fund-raising breakfast at the Posse Shack once a month, so I expect we'll be back regularly.) Then last night, we went to the first obedience class. "Mommy! There are LOTS OF DOGS HERE!!!" I wouldn't say that she was the best-behaved (lots of whining and straining to get to the other dogs, especially the Great Dane standing next to us - and that was mutual). But she was manageable, and the instructor used her twice to demo a command with the comment, "I don't always do this when I'm getting close to a strange dog's face, but I don't think I'll have a problem with her." The instructor was mostly in danger of fatal licks. After the class, we went to the dog park next to the obedience club, and were joined by three of her classmates, including the Great Dane. All were between 6 months and a year. They tore the place up, running and chasing and tussling until they nearly dropped from exhaustion. Even the shepherd mix, who was quite shy and timid, joined in after initially hanging back. I guess we'll have to go back frequently - and certainly before class next week, to burn off some of that energy. FurPaw -- Don't believe everything that you think. To reply, unleash the dog. It's great that she's so sweet and friendly and curious about everything around her. She is just bursting at the seams to experience all of it. A happy dog! Karla |
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Molly had a Good Day!
"FurPaw" wrote in message ... Two, in fact. On Sunday, we had breakfast near the town stables, so we took her for a walk down the roads that pass between the corrals. She was entranced! "Mommy! There are REALLY BIG DOGS HERE!!!" We'd walk over to a corral to let her take a closer look, and immediately she'd try to scrunch under the fence. She wiggled, danced, play-bowed, and strained to get a closer look. A few of the animals walked over to the fence and sniffed right back at her. She said she wants to do this again! (There's a fund-raising breakfast at the Posse Shack once a month, so I expect we'll be back regularly.) Then last night, we went to the first obedience class. "Mommy! There are LOTS OF DOGS HERE!!!" I wouldn't say that she was the best-behaved (lots of whining and straining to get to the other dogs, especially the Great Dane standing next to us - and that was mutual). But she was manageable, and the instructor used her twice to demo a command with the comment, "I don't always do this when I'm getting close to a strange dog's face, but I don't think I'll have a problem with her." The instructor was mostly in danger of fatal licks. After the class, we went to the dog park next to the obedience club, and were joined by three of her classmates, including the Great Dane. All were between 6 months and a year. They tore the place up, running and chasing and tussling until they nearly dropped from exhaustion. Even the shepherd mix, who was quite shy and timid, joined in after initially hanging back. I guess we'll have to go back frequently - and certainly before class next week, to burn off some of that energy. Lovely. Thanks for the mental images. Very charming. -- Phyrie Kiba the Cav's Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/phyrie/...758930/detail/ |
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Molly had a Good Day!
FurPaw wrote:
snip After the class, we went to the dog park next to the obedience club, and were joined by three of her classmates, including the Great Dane. All were between 6 months and a year. They tore the place up, running and chasing and tussling until they nearly dropped from exhaustion. Even the shepherd mix, who was quite shy and timid, joined in after initially hanging back. I guess we'll have to go back frequently - and certainly before class next week, to burn off some of that energy. FurPaw Generally the best time to be there, untill the cold and short days arrive, is just after people get off work, 5:15-6:30, just before the obediance classes typically start. However until you get to know the characteristics of the regulars (a few, particularly those that are newy adults whose owners haven't adopted to the changes in behavior that brings, can be problems) , it can be best, but inconvenient, to go before the crowd arrives and meet dogs in smaller numbers. -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email |
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Molly had a Good Day!
William Clodius wrote:
FurPaw wrote: Generally the best time to be there, untill the cold and short days arrive, is just after people get off work, 5:15-6:30, just before the obediance classes typically start. However until you get to know the characteristics of the regulars (a few, particularly those that are newy adults whose owners haven't adopted to the changes in behavior that brings, can be problems) , it can be best, but inconvenient, to go before the crowd arrives and meet dogs in smaller numbers. Thanks. Mostly I'll be going to the lesser park in WR, since it's much closer to me. Right now the only times that have much appeal are early morning and around sunset. Early morning in particular doesn't seem to be very popular - which is good, since I'm backing off on bringing her into the park with other dogs, especially unknown dogs, until we have a better recall. FurPaw -- Don't believe everything that you think. To reply, unleash the dog. |
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Molly had a Good Day!
FurPaw said in part...
Two, in fact. ____________________________ Furpaw Please add me to the list of people that enjoy reading about Molly and her travels. Molly's adventures and the stories about her growing up and adapting are very pleasurable. I repeat. Molly is a lucky dog. Keep 'em coming. Be Free.....Judy |
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