If Penny were a person…..

If  Penny were a person…she would be the popular girl..the kind every girl wants to be, the kind that’s followed everywhere she goes.  You can’t help but like her. Her sleek, athletic, curvy body, beautiful face, upturned nose, distinctive underbite, and that tail that wiggles non-stop, just scream fun, fun, fun. 

Penny would be the kind of girl who’s not only beautiful, but smart, well rounded…an A student, an athlete, drama club, and the debate team.

You see Penny’s family gives her all the advantages any dog could want.  A morning walk  and socialization at PPP  and then out to another park  in the afternoon…that’s how I met Penny.  If Penny were a person, she wouldn’t be one of those “mean girls” she would be the type that got along with everyone. The rich kids, the poor kids, the intellectuals, the athletes, the in crowd, the computer geeks.  

All the dogs in the pack love Penny, the big and the small. She invites everyone  to play with her, vigourously or just a tame game of follow the leader.  Mandy literally sulks when Penny plays with another dog. Yes, Penny is in demand….she would definitely be homecoming queen. 

Mom says she would be the teacher’s pet and I know why. On our walks she always stays within calling distance, she bounds in and out of the trails keeping an eye on Mom..and waits for her when she tells her to.  She’s great on recall, leads the other dogs perfectly, greets new dogs cautiously and respectfully—giving them their space but always ready for play. She has manners  in the car and gives Mom kisses after our walks. I know what those kisses mean…they mean thank you, so I’m not jealous….well maybe a little.  

Penny, loving all dogs as she does, would want everyone to know that if you walk at Long Lake Park or any other park in HRM you should be aware of hunters’ snares and know what to do if your dog gets caught in one. Joan Sinden of Charlie Loves Halifax gives us some good information on this. Please check this out.

Penny it is always a pleasure to walk with you on our adventures…I’m so glad I know the popular girl.

4 year old Penny the Boxer with her gal pal Mandy