Adventure Pack Yoshi, Tozai, Lou, and Nelly headed out across Chautauqua Meadow, stopping in shaded spots whenever we came by them. It was a hot, sunny day so each bit of respite was appreciated by the dogs. Everybody took water from the CamelBak. The trails were busy and a lot of hikers admired how calm and orderly everyone was. The heat no doubt played a role in tempering Yoshi and Tozai's normally boisterous and playful demeanors. Lou and Nelly are almost always pretty mel

Adventure Pack Racer, Arlo, and Rey were all quite thirsty during today's hike through Chautauqua Meadow to Gregory Canyon. Griff did not partake in drinking from the CamelBak. Perhaps he wasn't as thirsty as his packmates, or perhaps he just saw me taking photos of his packmates while they drank and he didn't want me to catch him in an awkward pose. In any event, he was feeling thirsty by the end of the hike and drank some water from the bowls at the trail head along with ev

Adventure Pack Tozai and Lucy roamed Gregory Canyon, looking for trouble to get into. One moment of rebellious independence for Lucy was to make her way through the brush underneath the long footbridge rather than taking the bridge itself with the rest of us. Tozai was ready and waiting to pounce on her as soon as she found her way back up to meet the rest of the pack. Ruffers and Bear kept each other close company through Chautauqua Meadow on our return. The overcast weather

Adventure Pack Racer, Imogene, Arlo, and Griff headed out across Chautauqua Meadow to Gregory Canyon under grey clouds, much like the pack did yesterday. The rain held off for our entire hike this time. Griff was in more of a wandering mood than usual, which reminded me of his younger days when he would venture out across a field with little regard for my calls to heel. Imogene was poking along on her own, close to the trail, but then went on a sprint by Griff and lured him b

Adventure Pack Ruffers was back to being lead scent finder on our hike today, with Tozai closely following her discoveries. Bear and Rey tended to be a little slower to join in the sniff party but always checked things out as well. We took cover under a tree in Chautauqua Meadow when the light sprinkles turned into a brief rain shower. After that, Tozai poked at Rey while she tried to stand her ground and defend her position. I interrupted whenever Tozai started steamrolling,

Adventure Pack Lou was doing a good job keeping pace up the mountain today. The cool, overcast weather probably helped with her stamina. Nelly also had no trouble, even though she and Lou both had a moment of hesitation when our connector trail met up with Chautauqua Trail and I turned to head up the mountain rather than down it. Tozai and Yoshi had plenty of youthful energy and didn't have any hesitation at any point; however, they didn't have a lot of energy left to romp ac

Adventure Pack Rey was even more adamant about stopping and sniffing on our way up Chautauqua Trail than Racer was today. Griff took some water from the CamelBak even though it wasn't particularly hot. Rey also had a drink; Arlo and Racer took as much as I would offer. Racer got some pets from our OSMP volunteer friend Reid and leaned into his leg to show her appreciation. The rest of the pack was occupied at the watering hole after Racer took her turn at it first. Variety Pa

Adventure Pack Lucy was her usual, enthusiastic self when greeting Bear in the packmobile today. Tozai and Ruffers were already with her at the house beforehand, so they were spared the focus of her attention but still received some friendly fire from her whipping tail. The looming rain clouds made for nice, cool hiking weather today, which Bear and Ruffers especially appreciated. We only got the lightest sprinkle while we were out on the trail. Variety Pack Alfie, Carl, Nell

Adventure Pack Racer, Arlo, Lucy, and Imogene headed to Chautauqua for their hike today. Lucy was a bit nervous about being out with a different pack than usual. Instead of greeting everyone with wild wiggles and kisses, she shied away a bit when Arlo and Racer hopped into the car and Arlo sniffed at her face and gave her kisses. When Lucy and Imogene were off leash together, they spent most of the time doing their own things, sniffing different areas on their own times. By t

Adventure Pack Alfie and Lucy were very interested in a shrub we came by on our way up Chautauqua Trail. Lou and Tozai soon joined them in sniffing it, and the whole pack spent several minutes giving it a very thorough examination. Later on in the hike, a small pine tree got a similar treatment. In between those stops, Tozai chased Lucy around for a bit. Lucy ran with Tozai at first but took refuge among the pack when his persistent advances were more than she knew how to han