Suzanna828
Boxer Booster
Today I had a glimpse of what it would be like to own two dogs. My husband and I were outside doing yard work when I noticed a loose dalmation in my neighbors yard.
I often see her being walked and know that her owner has lost her before, so I figured I'd better catch her. She was so sweet, I grabbed Jake's leash and called to her and she came right to me. Luckily, she had a tag, so I saw her name was Sasha and was able to call her owner to let her know we had her baby. I got her into the yard, but I was very worried because Jake has never met another dog on his turf before. He was thrilled to have a playmate, though. They went tearing around the yard, playing and jumping.
He was however, jealous of his water bowl. He kept laying in front of it with his head over it and his paws around it, as if to say - "MINE! You can't have any!"
I had to keep reminding him to share. As an only child, sharing is a new concept for him. At one point, unfortunately, we were in the driveway, which is separate from the fenced area. Sasha wanted to be with us, so she wiggled her way right under the fence. Jake was psyched to learn a new trick. For a second I thought we were going to lose both of them - they went running through the pond in my backyard. Luckily Jake came when I squeaked his "Super Loud Squeaky Ball."
Sasha's owner wasn't quite as friendly as her dog. When she came to get Sasha she had somewhat of an attitude, and acted as if we had overreacted. We live off a busy street, though, and I was worried that Sasha would get hit by a car. The owner didn't want Sasha in her car because she was covered in pond water, so she was going to drive home holding onto the leash out of the car window with Sasha running beside her.
Boy - that sure made me wish I'd kept the sweetie instead of calling! Oh well, now I've had a taste of what it would be like to have two dogs. Double fun, but definitely DOUBLE TROUBLE! What a day...
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Suzanna - Mom to Jake, 2 year old fawn male, floppy ears, docked tail
Sasha's owner wasn't quite as friendly as her dog. When she came to get Sasha she had somewhat of an attitude, and acted as if we had overreacted. We live off a busy street, though, and I was worried that Sasha would get hit by a car. The owner didn't want Sasha in her car because she was covered in pond water, so she was going to drive home holding onto the leash out of the car window with Sasha running beside her.
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Suzanna - Mom to Jake, 2 year old fawn male, floppy ears, docked tail