Another day at the park. Today, we stopped and watched (ok, I watched while Mom counted) the ducks. It was pretty cool to see them fly-in for a landing on the water! And I didn’t even bark! There’s so many things to do and see at the park.
We visit the local Cottage Lake Park a lot. It has nice opens spaces, lake views and lots of distractions that are perfect for my training. Mom got a purple treat pouch to match my gear and we walk the park practicing all the things that she calls “manners.” Whatever she calls em, I’m in for those Zuke’s treats! Positive reinforcement, I call it biscuit enforcement. When I follow along, I get tasty rewards.
My first week in my new home, I have walked every day. Several times a day. New sights and sounds, so much to explore! I love the fresh air. I go crazy for the wide open grassy areas. I am working on listening to my Mom and Pops and following Sweet Kody’s lead while we walk. Who knew I’d rack up 30 miles!? After my naps, I was still all smiles!
Our routine (I love my new routine!) includes walking at the park. There are nice paved walkways, views of the lake and so many things to investigate!! When we see other dogs or people with their kids, I try not to bark. Sweet Kody doesn’t bark so I try to be like him. I am still not sure about the little people, though. The little people LOVE to meet Sweet Kody. Right now, I just observe. One day, when I am out of my puppy-everything-goes-in-the-mouth and jumping phase, I will let the little people pet me. For now, I am taking all my training queues from Kody.
I take my first walk of the day with Sweet Kody at 6:30am. The Gang of Riff Raff lives around the corner and so we walk at 6:30am to minimize encounters with them. At this time of day, I have seen bunnies, squirrels, birds and now A 🦌 DEER 🦌!!! It was soooo hard to “Wait” and “Watch” at a time like that!! Boy, was it a big one and it ran and hopped then leaped and disappeared into the trees. WHOA! 😲 Then, we turned around and finished our walk home.
We walk every morning. In my new hood, there’s a designated Wilderness space. This area is about halfway around the block. There’s a big grassy area, with lots of big trees and even trails! With all the big trees, there’s a great variety of sticks! I love sticks 💜 and picking them up along my walk. The bigger and longer, the better! Everyone says that I look like a miniature Sheepdog, and I so relate to that mental image! I am a big dog, like Sweet Kody, right!?!
Hi there! I'm Underdog Rylie, formerly known as Bubbles. I was rescued in April 2019 in Alabama. The Underdog Railroad Rescue's partnership brought me to Vancouver, WA where I stayed with a fabulous Foster Mom! Through URR, I found my perfect forever home at "Camp Woodinville!" Join my pack and share the journey as I discover and unlock my hidden super powers!