All the pups were bright and cheery this morning, non the worse for wear, having endured a very cold night.
Wednesday at Day Care, is a special day, because, amongst others, we have, Pepe, chocolate labrador, Scooter, a friendly mixed breed and Fortnum and Mason, the bassets.
The bassets and Pepe know each other quite well, and do not require an introduction to one another. Scooter has met them once before, so there was a lot of sniffing, of noses, ears, backs, and other unmentionable places, before a bond was established. Once this had taken lace, it was all on, and there was no stopping them.
The bassets decided, it would be a great strategy, if they went up close to their mate Pepe, and barked in his ear. This, in basset speak, is, “please play with me”. The only result was, that Pepe moved, very quickly, out of their range, as was not sure, exactly what they wanted.
Scooter, in the meantime, was doing a play bow to Pepe, and with all her heart, trying to engage him in play.
It did not take more than five minutes for everyone to have sniffed all that was necessary for the introductions, and then the serious play was in full swing.
Home time is somewhat of a surprise, especially, when I choose the lucky pup, as they are all barking and yelling, “pick me”.
There is a huge amount of discontent amongst the others when their play buddy goes home, however, everyone has their turn.
The bassets very much looking forward to their dinner, and Pepe, who collapses in the back of the Subaru, when he realises he is on his way, and Scooter, bright and full of life, but, so tired after she arrives home, she has to be woken for a toilet stop before bed.
And, so it goes, as we all wait with anticipation, for another week to come around, when we all get together again, for our day of Day Care.