Dickey Ridge and Dogs

Saturday is Critter Day here in Blogland, so I’ll turn the narrative over to Charlie after I show a few pictures from Dickey Ridge in Shenandoah National Park. I made a brief visit there one day after a dental appointment in nearby Front Royal.

Did you spot the deer? I often see them at Dickey Ridge. 

In front of the visitor center is a beautiful view. Usually there are tourists here.

Dogs are allowed in the park on short leashes, except on some trails that are known for bear activity. Bears and dogs are a threat to each other. 

I was taking pictures of textures and a drinking fountain caught my eye. It’s funny because I’ve been drinking from these fountains since I was a small child. I don’t keep track of how many times I’ve been to Dickey Ridge. Over a hundred, I’m sure.

As promised, here’s Charlie!

Hi! My big sisters came to see me. We had a good time. 

Yesterday Marie bought me a new harness at Petco. It felt very comfortable walking through the store. But then Mom fastened it to the doggy seatbelt in the car and it did not feel good. 

But I know ways to get out of a harness. Mom asked me who chewed it, but I think she knew. She did not sound proud of me though.

I probably told you before that I don’t like riding in the car. It makes noise and moves around, and it doesn’t have a friendly smell.

It takes us places, though, like Seven Bends State Park. I like the smells there. Beagles are good sniffers.

Sometimes when the weather is not friendly, we go to a store that likes dogs. One day we got out of the car at Lowes and the car next to us smelled like a car at the dog park. I kept sniffing the tire. When we got in the store, we saw my friend Ryleigh from the dog park. Her mom took a picture for my mom.

The scary Halloween things are gone, and there are new decorations. This is also happening on our street.

The other thing I want to tell you is that it’s cold outside. The chair is warm though, so if you get cold, come inside and lie down in a chair.