Last weekend we took the dogs down to Green Turtle pond. Our path took us through the woods. The dogs love being off lead.
They’ve been trained to not stray too far from us by handing out treats when they return to us every once in a while. Here are Hailey and Alex doing just that.
This leaf has obviously been stuck on this tree’s trunk for quite some time as the fungus has grown over it and imprisoned it.
A few more fungi along the forest path.
Of course the walk is fun, but the real reason to walk all the way down to the pond of course, is the water. It’s a race!
And one dog is out in front! Can you guess which one?
Aaahhhh ... water, Bella says!
The other dogs are content to just have a good long drink of the cool water at the pond’s edge but not Bella. She has to go wading at least three or four times, sticking her head under the water to take big gulps.
And just one more splash in a mud puddle before leaving the pond. Gosh this is fun!
And what fun is a walk if you can’t collect leaves in your tail and skirts?
Come on mom and dad, hurry up ... I’m waiting!
Every time I take this walk I never fail to be captivated by the captive branches.
This braided one I am going to use as inspiration for a pottery piece.
All in all it’s about a mile and a half down to the pond and we all love the ability to walk right out our front door, down our street and into the woods. Lucky dogs; lucky us!
Posted by Lynne on 11/26/2010 at 06:07 AM
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