Chase not, lest you lose your credibility with your dog

We went to visit Daphne on Sunday in her new home. She looked like she is well loved and doing well. I like the family a lot! It was nice to see little Daffy, who climbed into the car via my lap, and then Mermaid Girl's lap, as we were leaving. Sweet gesture, but hopefully the process is complete now. She'll know she is living there and not coming back here. She is a very sweet dog, though.

Mona came out of the car at Lake Bronson and found me on the dock. She stayed in the car after I rolled the windows up a bit more, but I hosed her a few times so she wouldn't be so hot. It seemed reasonable that she'd want a dip in the lake. It was like 94 degrees or something! Now there is the sweetest pup ever. Another dog came to find the owner so I didn't feel too bad after that. How irritating to watch the non-owners try to chase the dog. stupid stupid people. Like, if it isn't your dog, and you aren't partial to dogs, why do you think you can handle the dog more effectively than the owner? I saw the dog switch to avoid-the-humans mode, from the inquisitive businesslike demeanor of: gotta find my man, pardon me, excuse me, just lookin' for my owner. When I was putting Mona back, a number of people wanted to talk and meet her and tell me about their dogs, so it was a dog-friendly vibe.

Just a little word to the wise: if you ever decide to chase a dog, you are going to lose.