Park Life

"All the people...so many people" went the song, but they forgot about the dogs.

With command of the lead somewhat gained, it was time for Samuel to venture further than the orderly layout of the park's paths. The blooming flower beds and curving concrete walkways of Victoria Park are juxtaposed against expanses of grass that seem all too inviting to an energetic pup.

There is, however, an etiquette that must be adhered to. As much as Samuel wanted to simply bolt towards the nearest squirrel, we had to be cautious. Whilst other, more seasoned dogs could be called to heel with a simple mention of their name, Samuel, as of yet, was not so willing to return.

It was hesitantly that the lead was unclipped and Samuel granted his freedom. What he encountered was a smorgasbord of sights and smells; trees, acorns, others dog's doings, as well as the dogs themselves.

Samuel's vivacious nature hasn't been appreciated by all the dogs he's encountered, in fact, he can be quite off putting to the more elderly park visitors, yet his list of friends continues to grow with each visit, and amongst others, he counts Eric the Pug, Gertie the Miniature Schnauzer, Jackson the Collie and Dave the Chihuahua/Pug cross as his playmates.