This morning I took Sophie to my local off-leash dog park to burn some of her energy. We spent about 15 minutes playing a not-so good version of fetch. Then we met up with a couple and their young dog, who immediately got alone with Sophie - like peas and carrots. We all walked around the park for about 45 minutes. Normally, Sophie stays away from water, but she miss-judged a jump and landed right into a mud puddle! Sophie, being all white, shows any and all dirt. She turned into a Dalmatian hybrid! (She did look spotted, but the I towel-dried her, giving her this lovely grey tone). Before we left the park, I also ran into a friend in the parking lot. It was a first meeting between our dogs, which went very well. My friend had also just rescued a second dog, who was there too.
I work at a pet supply store and the employees are allowed to bring their dogs in to work. Since I was planning on bringing Sophie to work with me today, I went in early to wash her. We have a grooming room there, and although the groomer is off this week, employees may use the equipment. So, half an hour later my dalmatian was once again a sparkling white boxer, with soft, yummy-smelling fur.
Sophie was amazing at work today. She was friendly with all humans that walked through the door, ignored most dogs, and settled down if I stepped in when needed. Most of the time I keep her leash tired to my belt loop - just as a precaution on busy days. Today she was off leash in store for about 1/3 to 1/2 of my 8 hour shift! Of course it being the Saturday on the May Long Weekend made things rather slow.
By the time we got home, we were both exhausted!. Sophie immediate found my bed and fell asleep while I soaked my aching feet and showered. After some relaxing we're now both ready for bed.
Good night all!
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