Leader of the Pack

The Adventure Pack

Rucksack picked up a stick early on during today's hike and I used it as an incentive to keep him from pulling ahead on the leash.  When he started pulling, I took the stick from him; when he walked by my side he got it back.  It seemed to be effective for a while until he lost interest in the stick and left it behind.  Coco picked it up and then carried it for about half the hike.  She seemed very proud of herself whlie she carried it and she didn't seem as wary of hikers we passed as she sometimes is.  Oliver and Benny trotted along together happily.  When we passed a stream, Benny tested the water with his front paws and then decided that was as wet as he wanted to get.  Oliver didn't go into the stream but somehow managed to get he belly wet and muddy nonetheless.

The Play Pack

Maverick and Benny had a playful standoff at a short distance, each standing still and staring at the other, Benny occassionally twitching with anticipation, until Maverick ran toward him and they had a brief chase.  Maverick quickly outpaced Benny and then went to dig at a little hole that another dog had started while Benny gave up and wandered over to me.  Later, Coco and Benny both chased Maverick in and around the tree stump that's quickly becoming Maverick's favorite spot at the park.