Happy Halloween

I thought it was a great day for walking the Katy Trail, Lola did not agree. Were were about 1/4 mile into our walk, when Lola went to an exit gate and waited for me to open it. Open it I did and through it we went. OK so, we walked through a neighborhood which had good new smells, then we walked down Fitzhugh in a "WITH ME" the whole time, to the Turtle Creek park on St. Johns.
Lots more new smells there, and a bonus. Lola found a half of a tortilla. What a great park! Unfortunately I made Lola "DROP/LEAVE, which she promptly did. Good girl, Lola.
Walked back up Armstrong to the Katy Trail where we left the car.
This big cat seemed menacing but we were across the street, and kept moving. The first time today Lola saw people and didn't try to go see them. I don't blame her.

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Lola goes shopping

Another beautiful day. Lola and I decided to go to one of our favorite places, Whole Earth Provision Company, and look around.
It seemed a good idea to work off any excess energy and take care of "business" before going, so we walked over to the park at Versailles and walked around a bit before coming back to the house.
Jackpot, the yard people were there so Lola got extra attention.
As soon as they stopped fussing over her, she turned away from them and faced my car ready to go (I think she overheard me telling them we were going shopping).
We were hardly in the door at the shop, before Lola had a welcome biscuit, and several sales people coming over to meet her. Seconds later another employee came over and asked if she was able to jump up and land on his back, then got on his hands and knees. So I said we could try. The answer is; no. You will be glad to know that isn't anything I've worked on with her.
Lola said "hi" to everyone while I bought a replacement pair of Keens, then we went over to the dog toys to pick something out for such a good girl. Lots of great Planet Dog, toys to choose from and we had sales help ("I think she really likes this one"), but we had to choose something she wouldn't rip up.
I picked out a ball that she liked but was calm about. Then the worst part, I made her, LEAVE, the ball, and pose for this picture. You can see her angst.
The best part was, she carried the ball in her mouth up to the checkout desk, but, truth be told, was a little hesitant to DROP/ LEAVE so the clerk could scan it.
After leaving the store we went back to the park to try out the new ball. It was a hit, and we now have a replacement in case ( heaven forbid) I loose the much coveted red ball.
All in all a good afternoon for Lola and I

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Lola makes friends

Yesterday, we went to Lee Park.
Did some power walking, some sniffing, and of course fetch with the red ball was mandatory.
 We met a nice woman with two Pugs. Lola flirted with the boys and showed off her ball. One dog totally fell in love with her.  His owner kept saying, "I' ve never seen him like this". He followed her everywhere. When it came time for them to go, Lola followed them to where cars were parked,  and got there before them, then waited at  their car. The woman was amazed Lola picked it out.
Me too

Lola's Ball

   When Lola and I went to City Pet Supply we got to practice our manners.
There was only one woman in the store shopping, and to Lola's credit, there was no jumping up on her, until the woman asked to pet Lola. Then it was all over. Lola was beside herself with glee. Hopping around like a Mexican jumping bean.

  So we walked around the store, and Lola kept trying to get into my purse and acting all squirrel-ly. It wasn't until she pulled it open that I realized I had forgotten I put her favorite red ball in my purse to see if I could get another similar when we went to the store. I have tried other pet stores to no avail
Lola knew it was in there and was going crazy.

 so we are at the counter, I am showing the ball to the guy to see if he can match it. and he says; "And it makes that squeaky noise?"

 I say; "What?, oh no, no  ..., that's  the dog making the noise, this is her favorite ball"'

Lola was sitting perfectly at my side, making a really high pitch sound, which was coming through her nose.

She cracks me up.

We played fetch after in a small park down the street as her reward.