Confessions from the dog park

Last weekend we Mike and a crew laid new sod in our backyard.  Because it takes the grass a few weeks to "take", Maggie isn't allowed on it for at least three more weeks.  We didn't really think this was such a big deal.  It's not like she can't go in our front yard!  But, from the looks of things, you would think we had taken away all her bathroom privileges. She is so pouty and just in an overall funk.  See for yourself...

#sadeyes #alldayeveryday

I couldn't stand it anymore.  We just HAD to get her happy again!  So, we loaded her up and took her to our local dog park.  Since this was our first trip there, I had lots of lessons to learn!  

 

Everyone needs someone in their corner whispering, "you've got this!"  Maggie's person is definitely Holden.  She loves this dog with every ounce of her being!

Sunday afternoons at the dog park - it was a family affair! ;)

And, here are the lessons I learned while watching Maggie shake off the funkiness:

Sometimes a change of scenery can change your attitude!

Within mere minutes, we could see the sparkle come back to her eyes.

She quickly found the pond and dove right in!

The dog park is much like a playground for kids - it's hard to share no matter if you have two legs or four!

 Shortly after this picture, the stick broke.  Unlike a playground, there were no tears.  

Just two happy dogs - each with their own smaller stick.

Run like someone left the gate open!

Dogs live like we should.  They don't care about size, shape, color, age, or breed.  You show up, show some interest in joining the group, and you're good to go!

Enjoy the little things.

While I'm sure that Maggie had a fabulous time at the dog park, I'm confident the ride in the car was just as much fun for her!  A great reminder to enjoy the journey - not just the destination!

A Sunday afternoon trip to the dog park taught me that everyone needs someone looking out for them.  No matter our size, shape, color, or age - sometimes a change of scenery is just what we need to put a smile on our face!  And, if all else fails, in the words of Taylor Swift...

"Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake

I shake it off, I shake it off"

Hoping today you're the dog...not the hydrant!  

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful day and a weekend filled with all your FAVORITES!

Gig 'em and God bless! 

Holly

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