Dugan the Dog (he's a mighty fine hound!) "The Prince of Irish Wolfhounds": Dugan the Dog goes to the Dog Park!

The cooler weather has finally arrived! Even though Dugan is a mighty hound, he is not the kind of dog that can handle hot weather. During those hottest months from the middle of May through the middle of October the high temperatures most often exceeds 100 degrees and sometimes will climb over 110. Low temps are around 90. If we did not have air conditioning so Dugan can hide inside from the heat, he could not survive. During these months Dugan does not get to do things outside except during the coolest mornings or evenings. So he misses out on walks through the neighborhood and trips to the Dog Park.

Now that things have cooled off a little, Dugan went back to the Dog Park after a long absence. Dugan likes to meet people and other dogs. Dugan loves every person in the whole world, and regrets that he cannot personally greet each one! Most other dogs like Dugan, but some of the little high strung breeds are nervous about his size and are sometimes mean to him. He always is gentle with all people and dogs, and if his friendly overture is rejected he just moves on to the next friend.

Hope you enjoy the pictures!

"Penny, I will going to the Dog Park shortly, and I am leaving you in charge. Please, be a good guard cat!

Dugan waits anxiously while the truck is readied for loading up.

Dugan sez: "Hurry up Master, daylight is burning and I have the whole world to greet!"

Dugan likes riding in the truck. You can not see in this picture, but Dugan is secured by a chain from the truck bed to his harness. He is too precious a cargo to risk falling out. You can see that the side of the truck bed is not much of a barrier for the Prince of Irish Wolfhounds.