Kiwi hasn't been to the dog park in a while, so she asked to be taken again. She enjoyed it so much that she went the following day. I'm sure she is making up for not being on any hikes for the past three weeks. :-(
She used to be rather timid and aloof when first visiting the park. If several of the dogs were chasing after a thrown ball or frisbee, Kiwi would trot behind the group, not mixing it up so to speak. Now I think she is tending to intiate "rough" behavior with other dogs that are interested in socializing (sorry for the cheap pun). When a ball is thrown now, she might run with the others and even pick up the ball if left by the original fetcher.
Some of the furry park denizens like to play chase. Kiwi, the ACD, will occasionally triangulate the chasee, give a burst of speed right past the chasers and clip the chasee, causing him/her to be tripped up (Mike secretly congratulates her on that). A couple times with the open mouth though. She gets told/corrected that the behavior is unacceptable, and this week has known no incidents. Whew.
Kiwi turns ten months tomorrow and we all know what that means. She has entered her teenage period. And anyone that is knowledgeable about ACD'sknows that.......well, just please remember us in your prayers. LOL Personally I think it's time for private training and another outlet besides hiking. I've been thinking ping-pong or raquetball as they are not costly sports to learn, but I have never been too good at raquet sports and the shame of Kiwi winning in public would be hard for me to take. :-) I've heard of this crazy, fast-paced, follow a path thru obstacles type of event. Maybe we'll try that. At least I can jump over higher things than her. (last sentence typed with some smugness)
So without incurring further agony, for you the reader, here is Kiwi's trip to the dog park. Feel free to throw those comments out on the table.
Park Video
P.S. If someone can explain to me how to embed the videos in the blog, I'd be grateful. The FAQ file hasn't lead me to the answer yet. Peace
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2 comments:
Appreciate the kind words ACDL. It is fun learning, especially when your learning yields something that makes you feel good. Even if its a video of the furry tumor. Spielberg, watchout. LOL
Interestingly, I now find choosing the background music the most challenging. Lots of ideas percolating thru the melon nowadays.
Take care, Peace.
OMG! I laughed so hard!
You might have too much time on yours hands?,lol, but you are a whiz at this. You've got a nice site, kiwi the acd is a lucky puppy!
Teresa, Romo & Beau yarf!
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