Three Woofs for Bark-At-The-Park!

The only Dog Holiday that I know of comes once a year... I'm not sure why it is only once a year, since it is SO MUCH FUN!! It is called Bark at the Park. Canines from all over southern CA arrive in high spirits for this event. If you're into dog-watching, this is one event you will not want to miss. Caesar and I enjoy sniffing out all sorts of Canine breeds. Last year we happened to see a punk goth Bulldog family all decked out in black leather and spiky collars...and a family of beatiful harlequin Great Danes, and a festive Basset Hound with a paisley red scarf on his neck. There are always those who live the high-maintenance lifestyle and get rides in strollers or wagons, too. (I'm thinking of a particular family of 3 snooty poodles dressed like divas, who yipped frantically when Caesar gave them a disdainful look).

Regardless of style or stature, everyone has fun! There are courses to test speed and agility. Here I am the first year, practicing my jumps. The Lady thought I had a funny expression on my face. I just wanted to get through the course so I could get a treat!

There are tests for IQ (although I didn't understand this test...I just stared at the lady, wondering why she laid the biscuit under the blanket? It didn't need to take a nap, and I knew exactly where it was, but I would have rather her just put it directly into my mouth and saved me the trouble. She said I was no "Einstein" whatever that means). There are all sorts of goodies to eat and pools to drink from. But best of all, there is the one event Caesar and I live for each year: Lure Coursing!

Our friend Archer told us about this and we managed to convince the Man to shell out some money so that Caesar and I could run. Let me tell you...it was a blast! I never knew that chasing a non-rabbit could be such fun. The plastic bag may not have smelled very yummy, but it bounced and ran just like a rabbit did! (Speaking of which, I might raid the grocery bags under the kitchen cabinet one day and see if they are up for another chase.)

 Here is our friend Archer, running for all he is worth. He is very serious about chasing the lure.
And then at the end, he doesn't want to give up his prize!

Here, I am lunging at the lure even before it is ready to go.



 
 
 
The Man and Lady were slacking last year, so they promised to get more pictures of Caesar and I running next time. As for us, we are counting down the days until October and another thrilling Dog Holiday!