Dog Park Fun

This afternoon Ed and I went back to the dog park. I followed him around until he pooped, which was 6 minutes into our time. I used my own bag. I had a stroke of genius this morning and thought wouldn't it be great if I briskly walked all around the park while Ed played. I couldn't find the pedometer, but thought I'd have fun anyway.

View of part of the park

It would have been fun walking around and watching the dogs run and play, but I felt like a spectacle so eventually sat on a bench. It'll take me a few times to feel more comfortable there. After I chose my spot I showed Eddie where I would be hanging out so he could check back in now and then, and he did.

Today there were more dogs and people - I'd estimate between 50-65 dogs, and the small dog park had about 12-15 little dogs. The little dogs had a little brawl with lots of high-pitched squealing and yelping, and a bunch of the big dogs thundered over to the fence to watch. A little later a few of the big dogs had their own brawl. Ed was not involved.

Bench-clearing brawl

I thought Ed had made a friend with little Rusty, but instead of playing with Rusty, Eddie went over to Rusty's owners standing there and got up close and kept blocking Rusty getting to them. We puzzled over that, then I called Ed and we moved on.

Eddie meeting Rusty

Ed meeting a golden retriever

I enjoyed my time, but it seems like Eddie is not settled in. He roams around and once in a while acts like he is going to play with another dog, then he moves on. He seems to prefer going up to the other people and getting attention.


Eddie and I were model citizens, but I did witness some more lawlessness: a man smoking in the park; two more underage people; and two boys playing catch with a football (not playing catch with other people is a posted rule.) Where are the police when you need them?