EXCEPTION:
I'm honestly sorry for spreading that image, especially since it would be pretty pessimistic to only give you the negative side to dog cuteness SO...
Regardless of cuteness, I do love being around dogs which is why it's weird that I've never been to a dog park before today. However, after going I can honestly say that I will frequent them as much as possible now. Being there was like having all the shit I hate in the world melt out of me and having it replaced solely by giggles.
Here are the top five things I saw (I was there for 20 minutes and I have more than 5 things I loved!):
1. Feeling like there was something crawling on my toes, then freaking out thinking it was some terrifying and disgusting beetle-type insect, and realizing it was actually a wiener dog licking me.
2. Seeing an adorable little girl hug an adorable puppy that was roughly the same size as her.
3. Turning around and seeing a herd of flat-faced, bug-eyed pugs running at me. I actually coined the term Puggle as describing a group of pugs at that point.
4. Seeing one of those pugs be so confused by a little girl (same one from #2), that he stood about 8 feet from her and barked and looked around at the rest of his Puggle wondering why no one else was freaking out at this tiny tiny human.
5. Seeing the dog's owners talking and laughing and basically being nice to complete strangers.
The only problem is that I don't actually own a dog and (though this may be a specific rule to this dog park) unfortunately you're not allowed in if you don't have one with you.
I actually laughed out loud while reading this, and although I may resent you forever for posting the first image, I suppose the next one helps a bit. My only suggestion for you would be to try bringing a stuffed dog? Although it may quickly be eaten by other dogs, it's possible that the rule does not specify that the dog must be living...Sounds like a pretty awesome place, especially with your hilarious description, that, from my experiences with dogs, seems insanely accurate (like the dog barking at the girl, and wondering why his "puggle" wasn't backing him up). Anyways I loved this, and I wish you luck in returning to the park.
ReplyDeleteI had the same reaction hahaha this is hilarious. The last sentence caught me off guard, but really tied the piece together. Agreeing with Shelby... that first picture is equally bad as the little girl in the Exorcist. I love the term "puggle" as well.. reminds me kind of like a gang (why aren't they backing me up!). Every one with a soul loves puppies, if not dogs. It makes me miss my animals at home!!
ReplyDeleteLove the post and idea of going to a dog park! I frequently find myself missing my dog at home so I guess a dog park would be a remedy for that, and i guess you may need to borrow someone's dog so you can go in. and I like Shelby's idea of a stuffed dog!
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