Buddy Loves the Great Outdoors!

The Bangor Humane Society is offing a special during the month of October - $30 for dogs who have resided at the shelter for more then 30 days.  I, Buddy, am part of this deal!!!  Today I had a well deserved break from all the barking and goings on of shelter life - today I was the pick for Dog's Day Out. 

I'm sure you are just waiting to hear how my day went, so now I am about to tell you:

The car ride was great with the exception of my long legs and long tail trying to fit into a small car that does not have much of a backseat.  I was very much in control during the whole drive, even when I discovered I could stand in the backseat and reach my head out the moonroof.  This was too cool and this also got the Mrs to laughing - I think I love laughter.  On the way home, I actually was able to curl up in the front seat and have a little rest.

On the leash I do have a tendency to pull:(  This would be a project for my future owner and I to work on. We worked on it today and I do understand the concept - I just need practice.

I LOVE nature - all the smells and sights in the Bangor City Forest were incredible.  So incredible that I was more interested in the outdoors then I was in the people passing. 

When I mentioned people above, that did not include children.  We met several groups of these little folks and they all wanted to pat me.  I was as calm as could be while receiving multiple pats all at one time.  I think the Mrs was a bit apprehensive, but I did great!  Also, listening to their little children squeals during our walk made me want to smile.

Okay, now I will tell you one of my downfalls.  It is probably why I am still hanging out at the shelter and not at a forever home.  Other dogs!  I think I love other dogs - my tail wags like crazy / I pull out of control / I just want to get at them and say "Want to be friends?".  But rumor has it that when I have had visits with other dogs, I want to show my dominance - like getting on top of them, if you know what I mean.  This is not a good thing.  So today when I did meet a dog, I pulled out of control and was quickly ushered away from the other dog.  The Mrs did not want to have me show my not so good stuff off on our outing today. 

Lastly, we went up on a grassy hill for a photo shoot.  I do not care for cameras being aimed in my direction and I do love green grass.  So you probably got my drift - the picture-taking was short lived.

If you love nature and want a dog with simular interests, please come and check me out at the Bangor Humane Society.  I am a three year old retreiver/hound mix.