So one of the wonderful things about what I do is that I get to play with more than just "my dogs". The dog park is a place where you will often find the same people and their pets at about the same time...we all have our schedules. So often, the dogs in my pack will have play buddies in other packs. Dogs they get along with, and occasionally, dogs that aren't that fond of each other.
Wally is one of those dogs. He is at the park with his "dad" most days. Wallie is a greyhound rescue, and he LOVES Ollie. But Thursday I didn't have Ollie with me and an interesting thing happened. Wally played with Benny. Wally and Benny have never really played with each other. Ollie and Benny play really hard with each other and really enjoy each other when other dogs aren't around, but when they can find another playmate at the park, they do. It is as if they say, "well, we can play anytime so let's enjoy these guys while we can." So when Ollie plays with Wally, Benny will find someone else to play with.
Friday, we were back at the park and Ollie got to play with Wally, Benny wasn't there. So on Tuesday I am looking forward to seeing what the dynamic will be now that they have each played separately. Will it become a threesome? Will they be unable to share? Should be interesting. Most days at the dog park are!
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