Took Gretchen to the dog park today and was relieved to find friendly, obedient dogs and owners there. The dogs (all six of them) had a great romp together and Gretch is so tired right now, she is crashed out on the top of her doghouse! This is good because I have a long shift at work today and Mike is sure to fall asleep early, so Gretch might not have many “Marley Moments” in my absence.

I am trying to introduce her to many types of situations and at least one new dog every day. I got some wonderful comments about her devotion to me (though I believe she was more devoted to the tennis ball in my hand) but at any rate, she played ball with the group, met Beau the beagle, Ginger the Pointer, Jake the Golden Retriever and other nice dogs. No aggression in the bunch so wonderful to see the dogs playing under the sun which is here for a few days at least.