Flying Solo

Could you resist this face? (That's right. I'm actually biting the hand that fees me ~ try to ignore that little fact and concentrate the FACE).

Well, apparently several people and doggies CAN resist this face, and DID resist this face (and the dog that goes with it) two different times when I went to the dogpark this weekend. I've never had trouble like this before. It didn't matter what dog I approached ~ male, female, large, small ~ no takers! I think I'm rather fetching, but watch this pathetic video if you want proof of my resist-ability.

I took a shine to this little white puff dog. He wasn't interested either, not even after I put the royal paw mark on him. (He was a pristine white color when he arrived at the park ~ I thought that was just WRONG).

I contemplated retreating into my alter ego, the Loch Ness Goober, but that seemed an even lonelier route to take. (Notice how shadowy the park became as the Loch Ness Goob emerged...)

So I left the watery lair of the LN Goob and went on a hike around the park trails with my girl. At least I knew she wanted to be with me. Notice how when I came to her I went between her legs? That's a sure sign I'm feeling a little needy.

As we were heading for the gate to leave I spotted some terrier-looking folk. Upon closer investigation I found not 1, but 3 terrier brothers just waiting to be noticed ~ a Giant Schnauzer named Baron, and his 2 mini schnauzer brothers. Baron just had surgery to remove one of his front legs about 6 weeks ago (he has cancer). You'd never know it. He was running and playing like there was no tomorrow. His 2 little brothers were cool, but one of them does NOT like to have his booty sniffed. I found that out the hard way.

Anyway, my girl just parked herself next to the schnauzers and gave 2 of them Atomic Booty Scratches while I played with the 3rd one, then they'd all switch. It worked until it was too dark to play anymore. (Due to the frequency and ferocity of the Atomic Booty Scratches, my camera person was unable to capture any of this on film).

Whatcha gonna do? Good help is hard to find sometimes.

All in all, I still had a good time flying solo at the park, but I'd have to say the Fun Factor increased exponentially when I was able to add a few friends to the mix.

Goober love,

Stanley