Daisy moving in to give a kiss. |
Diesel likes belly rubs. Who knew? |
Both dogs rode beautifully, not a whine or bark the entire way up (about 2.5 hours). Both traveled on a full stomach after having breakfast and neither dog got car sick. I wasn't sure how Daisy would be meeting strangers so I went inside and procured a willing volunteer to test her out. She was fine. She was overwhelmed by it all, but she handled it better than I expected. She preferred to lay down where she could observe and where no one could come up on her from behind, but after a while she relaxed a bit, would let people approach her, took treats from everyone, and even gave a few kisses. I was pleased.
Daisy sticking close to her handler for security. |
It wasn't exactly a Diesel-sized space. It was tight quarters for a Dane, and his tail may have rearranged a few things but he didn't steal anything. |
Maya had been concerned and not very happy that I left the house with two other dogs this morning and left her behind. Clay was home all day, in and out, brewing a new beer, and I would have bet good money that Maya would have expressed her displeasure by chewing up something of mine. I got home and found that she had been good all day, much to my surprise. There were still some daylight hours left, so she and I got out for a 2.5 mile hike before dark. It was just the two of us, and that seemed to make amends.
Both dogs were happy to see each other from time to time. A familiar face in strange surroundings can be comforting. |
Everyone remarked on the size of Diesel's feet. |
There were several puppies there that looked like they could have been Daisy's, same color and markings. |
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