We’re on vacation this week but Mr. N needs exercise wherever we go. He was starting to get restless so it’s a good thing we met up with
How I Adopted Your Brother for a hike.
I thought it might be better if we introduced the dogs before leaving to go hiking so we did a quick greeting at the house. Didn’t quite work out that way! Mr. N and Snoopy were fine after some barking but Mr. N and the girls (Jeni, Asta) didn’t quite take to each other. He is not a fan of other dogs in his face and the girls were still on leash and frustrated so it was chaotic. And loud.
So we packed up the dogs and headed to
Maybury State Park. The park has an interesting history, a tuberculosis sanatorium used to be there. During warmer weather, I’m told that horses and cyclists frequent the park but the icy conditions ensured that we had it mostly to ourselves.
We reached the pond which was the turning around point and stopped to take some photos.
As usual, Mr. N was very good at posing for the camera. I wasn’t sure if he would hold his “photo stay” with all the other dogs around but he proceeded to sit and look pretty. It took much rearranging and corralling runaway dogs to get the four of them together.
Eventually, the dogs got used to each other enough to walk next to each other. We kept Snoopy in the middle as a buffer. He was very good and didn’t react to Mr. N telling him off nor did he chime in with the girls’ barking.
After two hours of hiking, we went home where Mr. N got a long overdue bath (I had been waiting until we went hiking because I knew he was going to get filthy). The boyfriend said he had to shampoo and rinse twice before the water ran clear.
It was a fun hike and I enjoyed meeting Snoopy, Jeni and Asta and their human. We’ll be doing another dog-friendly activity on Saturday and I’ll get to meet puppy Kelinn!
Comments
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March 28, 2014 8:55 am
We already wrote this on your friends blog but we'll say it again. We absolutely love your hiking gear Mr N.
berniethefrenchie
March 28, 2014 11:42 am
Hi Y'all!
Y'all meet the most interesting people and dogs on your hikes! I think it only fitting to add some sunshine to your day, stop on buy and pick up the Award at our place!
Y'all come on by now,
Hawk aka Brown Dog
March 29, 2014 6:27 am
Thanks! We're honored.
March 28, 2014 11:55 am
What fun and great photos! So much ice 🙁 Hope you have a wonderful time tomorrow.
March 28, 2014 1:42 pm
That looks like a fun day, well, except the bath part.
March 29, 2014 5:35 am
Beauty involves suffering right?
March 28, 2014 1:44 pm
Looks like a good hike. I don't blame Mr. N. for being a little testy – three big dogs vs. one little guy can be intimidating. Thanks for joining the Hop.
March 28, 2014 3:27 pm
How fun! Great looking hiking trial, plus 2 hours would work wonders for the dogs 🙂 Mr N looks so cool in his little jacket too!
March 28, 2014 4:21 pm
Looks like a great time with some good company!
Many dogs need some extra time to warm up to Moses, so we'll frequently just walk in the vicinity with no greetings, just so they can get used to his presence and figure out what he's all about. Then we'll slowly close the gap – usually with Moses in front so they can sneak some sniffs in. Once that goes well, we'll allow for the greetings. Or, sometimes we'll try off-leash, since dogs are so much better at figuring out their business without us – and our leashes – in the way. But it all depends on dogs, owners, and location.
Anyway, I've gone off on a tangent. Hope Mr N enjoyed his bath time!
March 29, 2014 5:35 am
I think it was just a little overwhelming for him plus I think one of the girls may have stepped on him accidentally. I heard him yelp.
March 28, 2014 7:41 pm
Your red gear is so adorable! Loved the bit about needing two shampoos, heh. Happy adventuring!
March 28, 2014 7:54 pm
Sounds fun. Sorry I missed it. I hope you plan to take our lousy weather home with you. 🙂
March 29, 2014 5:34 am
No way! You're welcome to keep it.
March 28, 2014 8:01 pm
How fun! I love Mr. N's red jacket. Looks like serious hiking gear! I'd like matching one's for me and Rocco. Wow, you still have a lot of snow too. Love the photos!
Diane and Rocco
March 28, 2014 9:32 pm
Bernie is right, Mr. N. You are stylin'. Sharp lookin' boy! And your friends are quite handsome.
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March 29, 2014 3:43 am
I love that you meet up with fellow blog-hoppers. It's like a crossover blog!
March 29, 2014 5:33 am
I've actually met a couple of them!
March 29, 2014 3:46 am
That's a lot of dog! Sounds like everyone had a pretty good time despite the "ruff" start. Get it, ruff? Haha… ok I'll stop!
March 29, 2014 5:33 am
It ended pawsitively!
March 30, 2014 9:40 pm
That looks like a great hike, and good job getting photos of all of the dogs together! Mr. N is a very social guy and how fun that you get to meet new friends to hike with a lot.
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
March 31, 2014 11:10 am
OMG!!!! Still snow???? Doesn't your country know Spring has arrived. Tell that snow to go 😉 Glad you still made the most of your day. Happy FitDogging
April 2, 2014 4:52 pm
We are so sorry we couldn't connect with you when you were here. We had family come in from Colorado (they came that Friday and stayed til Sunday with their new baby who was born in January) I am sorry to say that I had never heard of that park until you just posted about it! My husband and I are going to go and check it out for sure and we are going to bring Dakota because that is one of the FEW parks in the area that allows dogs!!!! I am sure you had a better time without me anyway, I am waaaaay too old for you! lol
April 5, 2014 2:13 pm
It's fun to meet up with other dogs… although sometimes we get lazy 😛