On Sunday we took the pups to Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area to join AZGRC on their monthly Cruise the Valley event. Since this was a nature hike both Monty and Harlow got to go.
Getting ready to head out - Harlow and Monty are on the right.
This was our first time walking in this area, so we were very interested to see what the park was like. Of course, being in the company of good friends and Golden pups makes the day all that much better!
Harlow making friends (this was right before she jumped him...)
Monty happily marching along with Dad.
Making sure the stragglers keep up.
Harlow and Higgins
Aaron and Monty
The park was very interesting. I was impressed by the artwork underneath one of the bridges - bright and colorful!
The flag of Arizona made a beautiful backdrop - if you click on the photo you can see some of the wildlife that lives in this park.
There was even a reminder that our desert can be full of surprises!
Cottonwoods, water, shade... I think I'm in the wrong state!
...and of course, our little drama queen needed her royal court to help her over the bridges. She was really sure a troll would come and eat her...
Oh Harlow! Looks to the Vs as though you may need a little bit of horsey training… you know the kind? where they make you go over blue tarpaulins and stuff?
Harlow, even if there aren't trolls, it's always good training for the humans to carry you whenever possible. Got to keep up with the human training! ;-)
Ooooh, the Trippy Trap bridge!!! Well, it's a good thing you're just a little puppy, Harlow, and not a big puppy - otherwise your mom might not have been able to help you! Yours sincerely, Margaret Thatcher
Oh my gosh. Dogs and horses have a lot more in common than I realized. (Fear of crossing bridges.)
The first time I took a dog to obedience school, the instructor was taking a group of about 40 dogs and their owners for a walk. He pointed and yelled, "Move out!" All these dogs and their owners started moving, and there was me and my Sheltie Monty at the back of the back going backwards. The instructor would not let me drag him or pick him up. I felt stuck, but then something clicked and Monty finally just started walking. I suspect he was afraid the other dogs would leave him behind.
Nope...not spoiled at all -
ReplyDeleteOf khourse, since I am also a Princess, I know it is what we deserve!
One must be furry alert fur The Fruit Trolls hiding under that bridge -
Just sayin'
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: We LOVE the last pikh!
Oh Harlow! Looks to the Vs as though you may need a little bit of horsey training… you know the kind? where they make you go over blue tarpaulins and stuff?
ReplyDeleteWhat else are human servants for?
ReplyDeleteHarlow, even if there aren't trolls, it's always good training for the humans to carry you whenever possible. Got to keep up with the human training! ;-)
ReplyDelete*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus
clearly there is a troll under the bridge!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a lovely time and we were chuckling at the video. Have a marvellous Monday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Harlow is a mighty big dog to have to carry! Good thing that bridge wasn't too long!
ReplyDeleteYou must be exhausted fin all that socializing
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
That looks like a neat place! Too bad it is so far away!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, the Trippy Trap bridge!!! Well, it's a good thing you're just a little puppy, Harlow, and not a big puppy - otherwise your mom might not have been able to help you!
ReplyDeleteYours sincerely,
Margaret Thatcher
We had trouble the first couple of times we went over those see-through bridges. Roxy even had trouble going over a solid concrete one...
ReplyDeleteThat's a great day out. Bet you turned some heads when they saw all those goldens together.
XXXOOO Bella & Roxy
LOL love the new header btw! I cannot believe Harlow had to be carried...so cute and funny! You're a very patient mama :)
ReplyDeleteWatching for the stragglers BOL We do that too :)
ReplyDeleteYour new header took us by surprise. We had to make sure we were at the right blog ☺
ReplyDeleteOf course you should be carried over that scary bridge, Harlow!
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
I love it! Once again the Princess Harlow. We had a Springer who took forever to walk across bridges. But she finally learned.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great day!
ReplyDeleteHarlow you has gots your momma trained right, well done gurlfuriend. ;)
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae and Max
It's a good thing you have a strong back :)
ReplyDeleteI think that Shyla might require your services at a bridge like that one. She agrees with Harlow about those grated bridges!
Glad you had such fun!
That looks like a lovely new walk to go on and how cool that got meet up with some fur friends :) Milo & Jet
ReplyDeleteThat's a whole lotta goldens!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. Dogs and horses have a lot more in common than I realized. (Fear of crossing bridges.)
ReplyDeleteThe first time I took a dog to obedience school, the instructor was taking a group of about 40 dogs and their owners for a walk. He pointed and yelled, "Move out!" All these dogs and their owners started moving, and there was me and my Sheltie Monty at the back of the back going backwards. The instructor would not let me drag him or pick him up. I felt stuck, but then something clicked and Monty finally just started walking. I suspect he was afraid the other dogs would leave him behind.
BOL. It's all fun and games until there is a troll under the bridge.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
That sure looks like a great time! Oh...I think you were the one that asked about the agility terms. I did a post for you coming up soon. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful park and a nice day to be out in it! Harlow, you are a Diva Divine!
ReplyDeleteO Harlow! What a scary bridge!!!! Fank yeu, Mama, for sabing the Princess!!!
ReplyDeletewif lubbs from Little Reufus
Looks like a fun time!
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