Adventure Pack Bear made lots of stops along Baseline Trail today, but it was to sniff around, rather than to lie in the shade like he had been doing in hotter weather. Rey's nose took over once we were on Bluebell-Baird Trail. She started pulling ahead with her snout to the ground and an alert look in her eyes, like she was tracking something really exciting. Perhaps she detected the deer that have been in the area lately, or some wild turkeys. I didn't see anything at the t

Adventure Pack Tozai harassed Yoshi until Yoshi started chasing him through the fields at Chautauqua. Nelly danced in place whenever their rough housing brought them near to us on the trail. She shadowboxed as she looked for openings to poke in, but ultimately just remained at my side. Lou got compliments on her pearls, as usual. She made some sudden stops to sniff around today. Usually, the dogs pull over to the edge of the trail to check out a tree or a bush or some tuft of

Adventure Pack Arlo, Rey, Griff, and Racer headed to Chautauqua, where the damp earth provided plenty of interesting smells to check out. Rey had some pep in her step and nearly took me out when she bumped into the back of my leg while sprinting up the trail. Arlo enjoyed chewing on a stick and shredding up one end of it. When he eventually left it behind, Rey ran back to give it a sniff and then also decided to leave it behind. Racer just trotted along at my side, sniffing o

Adventure Pack Tozai bounced around Bear as we headed up the mountain at Chautauqua today, while Lucy watched them from my side. The packs' coats gradually became soaked from the misty air, as we continued to hike the lonesome, muddy landscape. Lucy and Bear wandered through the brush together later on, while Tozai kept me company on the trail. The towels in the packmobile were put to work upon our return. Variety Pack Alfie, Racer, Griff, Carl, and Arlo strolled Bear Creek G

Adventure Pack Arlo, Imogene, Griff, and Racer headed to Chautauqua for their hike with overcast skies and a light mist in the air. Imogene was proud of a stick she found along the way, and danced around with it for a while. This display inspired Arlo to seek out a stick of his own, and then Imogene went crazy jumping all around him with excitement over his find. Griff and Racer did not involve themselves in the shenanigans. On the way down the mountain, Racer happily got a p

Adventure Pack Tozai, Lou, Yoshi, and Lucy had a good time at Chautauqua today. Lou brought up the rear, as usual, as we ascended the mountain. Yoshi led the way off trail while Lucy followed him. Lucy didn't do any hopping or pouncing this time out - she just explored beside Yoshi. A friendly hiker asked to say hello to the pack, and Tozai eagerly went over for attention. The rest of the dogs stood in place and made the hiker come to them. Variety Pack The prairie dogs were

Adventure Pack Griff, Rey, Racer, and Arlo enjoyed hiking Chautauqua today. Rey and Griff followed close behind me, Racer, and Arlo when they had some time off leash. They took their time and were both a bit stiff in their movements, with Rey having a noticeable limp. Everyone was happy about the water breaks we took. Variety Pack Although Carl still spent his park time playing fetch, he took more breaks than usual to lie in the shade today. Meanwhile, Tozai was making friend

Adventure Pack Bear stopped in the shade along Baseline Trail and lay down for a bit while Lucy and Tozai surveyed the landscape and sniffed around, respectively. Once we were up the mountain on Bluebell-Baird Trail, Lucy took off into the adjacent field in a manner that would make you think she was raised by a herd of deer. The amount of air she got in her four-legged, springy, forward hops would have impressed her sister, Nelly. Tozai watched Lucy from the edge of the trail

Adventure Pack Arlo, Imogene, Racer, and Griff hiked Chautauqua today. Imogene hung back and wandered up the mountainside at one point, and kept sniffing back and forth along the ground while ignoring my calls to catch up to the pack. We went over to get her, and the rest of the pack put their noses to the ground and also didn't want to move on from whatever scent had caught all their interests. We eventually got going again. Everyone was very thirsty when we got back to the

Adventure Pack Carl and Tozai roamed Chautauqua together at the start of today's hike. Carl required a rinse after Tozai carelessly lifted his leg to mark the same tuft of grass. Bear lingered far behind when he was off leash with Rey later on. When he finally caught up to the pack, Rey did a happy wiggle as she ran up to welcome him back to the group. He kept up alongside Rey for the remainder of the hike. Variety Pack Teo joined Alfie and Lou for a stroll at Martin Park and