Fun times at the Rat Terrier Meetup

The foster dogs and I greeted autumn with a meetup event at one of the Robinswood Park off leash areas in Bellevue. There was a great turn out of dogs and I saw many former New Rattitude dogs attending - June, Corwin, Rain, Maddie - as well as many new pals too who we hadn't met at meetup events before. Along with Chima, Salinas and Mesquite, New Rattitude foster dog Annie was there too.

Everyone had a great time

Corwin and Rain have a conversation

Mesquite attempting to get a dog to play with him. She wasn't so sure about the little masked hooligan.

Mesquite was busy practicing polite greetings with other dogs, jumping up for loves from people, fetching tennis balls and pretty much non stop tearing around.

(Mesquite, Annie and Chima) Annie gets a bit nervous around new dogs and tends to want to meet face to face. Here Chima is looking away to diffuse things. The longer Annie was at the park though, the more playful and at ease she became.

Salinas and Chima did wonderful and kept busy following around people with treat bags, sniffing lots of people, and then more searching for some sucker who would feed them. While they were a little stressed with so many new humans milling around, they did great and as per usual showed their great dog to dog social skills which is helpful to dogs who are working on bettering their skills.

Chima and Sal, on the move

The weather ended up being great - mild and dry - and didn't start pouring until the drive home so we all kept dry. Once we were home all three dogs took a quick potty break and then immediately crashed, worn out from their big adventure.

Thanks to all who helped me manage my motley crew when we changed sides of the dog park and helping make sure no one escaped when new dogs arrived at the park. There was a schnauzer meetup and since the last time the events coincided a few of the schnauzers were constantly trying to pick fights we just moved to the other fenced half of the park. I have to say I was quite proud of all the attending terriers and their parents. The dogs got along and dog parents were attentive and made sure to help keep all the interactions positive. Great time!