My puppy has officially made a new friend in the neighborhood. We took Sydne outside for some play time (ie, fetch) and while she was taking a break between runs, we heard a wimper across the street. I looked over and there was this pretty little black dog just crying in our direction. Sydne noticed and ran as far as her leash would let her; then they both stopped and stared for what felt like 3 minutes. The staring was followed by numerous play-bows and barking. She had a little girl with her (little = 10 or so) who decided to take her for a walk. Meanwhile the dogs are still eyeing each other and continuing to wimper the "I wanna play with you wimper" I've heard so many times from my little girl. So I called out, "You can bring her over if she's nice." So here comes this dog, dragging her little girl behind her. Tails are wagging feverishly; lots of sniffing to be done; followed by chasing.
Maddy is a beautiful black Border Collie who is so sweet and so soft. She and Sydne made an instant connection. They started running around the yard (with Syd's 25 foot tether) playing chase as much as they could. It was really a happy sight for Syd-dog; like ebony and ivory (let the music begin. Thank you, Paul McCartney). Plus, we found out the previous owners of this house? Not so nice. They actually fussed at kids for playing in their yard the day they moved in! Now I can understand the build up over time if kids are messing up the yard, being too loud, etc., but considering the reports are that the people never used their yard or their porch? That's just mean! Maybe that's the Southern in me...At least our neighbors should like us better.
Happy thoughts for a happy puppy!
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