Play date

Today was a really good day. It was clinic day so again we worked mostly outdoors but luckily it was a beautiful day. Romin had a visit in the pen with a dog named Elvis. Now Elvis is a bit shut down and overwhelmed with shelter life. He does respond to dogs and seems more comfortable around dogs as opposed to humans. Romin had his tennis ball in his mouth when we started the meeting so he was happy. They spent a lot of time walking around the pen sniffing and peeing but not much interaction. Romin was very polite, never taking issue with Elvis when he went near the coveted tennis ball. After our play date with Elvis, Romin and I sat in the parking lot and watched the clinic clients come and go. I think affable is a good word to describe Romin, as he sat and wagged his tail at all who walked by. Love this dog.

Luke also had a chance to play with Elvis. Luke was MUCH more in to playing and Elvis responded in kind. A few times Luke tried to hump Elvis (he can be so rude at times). Elvis let him know he was having none of that and Luke very appropriately backed off. He is such an awesome dog. So full of life and always ready for fun.

This exercise today reaffirmed what I already thought about these two dogs. Luke needs a home with another active, playful dog and a backyard. Romin doesn't necessarily need to live with another dog, but he would do well with a mellow dog who is not so in to crazy playing.

Romin will be attending the SPCA walkathon with me on 4/30. I am hoping someone will meet him and fall in love. I initially thought that the event would be too much for Luke but I am beginning to rethink that. He is so appropriate with other dogs that he just might do well at the event if only for a short period of time.