Hiking Fun! (and we meet 2 dogs)

Party and I had the opportunity to get out and hike today so we took it!
This is one of the beautiful scenes.







Such a pretty girl resting after having so much fun!

Somethings in there and I want it!

I'll lead the way Momma.....

I can hear them but what are they?

I've got it but I scared Mom in the process.

See I got it!

Here I come, look out!

We had a wonderful time hiking. Its been a while since we've been able to go due to ice. We did have a big learning opportunity on the way though. As we were going down the hill we meet up with a Golden and Airdale both are good dogs as we have meet them on leash before, but Party had a slight over reaction. Not huge like I would have thought, but she did much better then I expected. She was able to tolerate the Golden but the Airdale was very upright and in her face. His body was very flirty and not threatning in my opinion. She stood her ground after a moment of running in circles trying to get away. However she was giving every calming signal in the book licking her lips, turning her head, etc. He was not threatning but just very forward. When he pushed just to far she snapped her teeth and he backed off for her. It really was amazing to watch. I did not stop but kept moving slowly to encourage then to keep walking on. But I kept watching to be sure everything would be OK of course. The owners were awesome. Party passed her first real test on the trail. In the past she has always had another dog to back her up, she is braver when not alone of course. The owner of the Airdale leashed him after a moment but the Golden's Mom had no leash. He was very appropriate non threatning in everyway and Party just sat or stood while he sniffed at her. She was taking cookies from me and while worried not at all overly so. This entire episode lasted maybe 2-3 minutes and we were on our way to have lots of hiking fun. I am very proud of her for this.