The Park again
It was a beautiful day today so I opted to take the boys to the park. This time I chose to go to the Whitnall Park as it has grass and the dogs LOVE grass. The catch is there are always about 239847 dogs there, and some people’s concept of small or timid dogs seems puzzling. Either way, as I was leaving I mentioned that I might just take Patrick (Jack doesn’t like lots of dogs or people…) to which Jared responded that I was being “uncool”. I took them both.
Patrick LOVED it. He ran, he played with all the dogs. There was a giant dog that looked Lassie, a black lab, a whole group of tiny chihuahuas and Patrick enjoyed them all. He fetched, he rolled, he smiled and he wagged his tail. He even played fetch with some kid that wanted to play with him.
Jackson hated it. He was actualy better than I had imagined – but I kept him on leash. I know that is technical bad dog park etiquette, but I think letting him have bad experience is worse. Jack didn’t bark at any people or small dogs. He only got upset at the lassie dog and the giant black dog (this one was neither small OR timid, but I don’t know his whole story). After about 15 minutes Jack was trying to drag me to the exit.
So what is more “uncool”? Denying Patrick going to the park he loves or dragging Jack to a place he hates? I think next time I choose to go to that park it will be Patrick only. Jack can go on a private walk with me… but its not fair to take them both or to leave them both at home.
Daily Photo: Oldy but a Goody – the dog enjoying the grass!
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You two look so happy together.
That’s a tough choice. Do you know why Jack hates the park so much? Maybe you should just carry him and walk Patrick?
Sure you need your own time and space for different activities!
Have fun
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
You guys both look like you are having a fun time! Sorry that you don’t like the park Jackson. Maybe you just don’t like all the noisy dogs! I have never been to a dog park. I don’t think I would like it either.
Ram
Hey you guys look like you are about to take off and fly in that picture!
Jack & Patrick,
Love that picture! I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
Pedro
I totally understand. We are taking our new dog, Star, everywhere because she really likes other dogs. But Dozer flat-out hates leaving the house, so he stays home. My husband thought this was unfair at first, but now I think he sees that everyone stays happy this way. He goes out in the backyard with Dozer and spends time with him that way instead.