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Jack and I just got back from a morning spent at the dog park. The cool weather is welcomed and such a treat on a Saturday.

The park was pretty packed today, even for a Saturday. Spending time at the park makes you believe that dogs really do have personality. One can even go so far as to say that there are dog park "cliques". These cliques sometimes have non-personality factors like breed and size but in general it seems personality is the driving factors when dogs "buddy up".

One of the more entertaining dog park cliques is who I like to call the "squirrel patrol". These dogs are usually beagles or some kind of hound dog, but of course there is always the exception. The squirrel patrol ignores everything around them and gives the poor furry bastard their undivided attention. These guys run from tree to tree together just waiting for the squirrel to take one misguided step and fall to its doom. Of course, I've only heard stories of this actually happening and have yet to watch the squirrel patrol be rewarded for its diligence.

Next, you've got the tennis ball enthusiasts. These guys are the jocks of the dog park. They chase after each ball with vigor and unparalleled athleticism. They leap feet in the air to catch the ball post bounce and are usually the attention-grabbers with compliments of "oohs" and "ahs" in their direction. I'm proud to say Jack falls into this rambunctious crowd and I've been told to put him in some sort of agility or dog sport because he's so quick. (But that's for another post.)

Then, of course, there are the bullies. What society would be complete without these dominant dogs? These guys may not be aggressive in nature but they do have a need to show their influence over other dogs. Canine bullies usually pick on specific dogs and push them around or mouth them - anything to say "hey I'm bigger than you, watcha gonna do about it?" Which leads us into our next group...

The pushovers. These pups are distinguishable because they fall on their backs the second they feel a strong sniff in their directions. These dogs are very sweet in nature and are usually very playful. No pun intended but these guys are more of the "laidback" bunch. Jack does not fall into this category (unfortunately) because he gives some pretty bold barks when a dog gets too much into his face.

And lastly are the "mommy's boys" or "daddy's girls". These dogs don't seem to notice they are in a park and stick very closely to their human parents. These are the dogs under their parent's chair or on their lap. Mommy's boys and Daddy's girls don't usually socialize with other four-leggers and are more content dog watching with their human companions. I can just picture these dogs following their owners from room to room at home. It's great they're so attached but it makes me wonder if these dogs are even aware of their non-human status.

Anyways, I'm sure there are more cliques that I haven't noticed but I'll definitely get back to yall on that.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday.

Chi Jack

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