Jackson's gallivants of the day! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Britster · 08-25-2009, 04:26 PM

When I got home from class today, Jackson just looked sooooo bored, so I stuck him in the car and we found a dog park that we had never been to before, he really had a blast! Mostly bigger dogs were there so he didn't do as much rough-housing as he did chasing (and running!) lol.

Then we got home, and he went gallivanting through the fields (the 90 acres of farmland behind us we don't own - it's our "neighbors" who own it, but it's a pretty backyard view, huh?) He likes to chase butterflies.

Here's the two videos from running through our fields,

YouTube - Jackson Running Through the Fields

YouTube - Jackson chasing butterflies

Below are some pictures from the dog park today!

So, Jackson had a very fun day. I was feeling guilty because he's kinda been cooped up in the house all week and not getting as much exercise lately, so he's VERY tired right now.

All credit goes to my iPhone for snapping these vids/pics. Ahh what would I do without it?

mjharpst · 08-25-2009, 04:29 PM

It looks like he had a great day! I love to take mine to my grandparents they have a huge backyard and they go crazy! It is so fun!

Mom to Hot Rod · 08-25-2009, 05:08 PM

those are great! Looks like Jackson had a good day.

Love the first video, it's too funny with Jackson hopping.

What park was that?

Britster · 08-25-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

those are great! Looks like Jackson had a good day.

Love the first video, it's too funny with Jackson hopping.

What park was that?

It's in Crofton

And yes, he hops like a bunny rabbit! lol.

Sweet Apple · 08-25-2009, 06:28 PM

What beautiful countryside! The videos are great, but wow, I, totally, admire your nerves of steel having him around all those big dogs!!! You're probably right, and I'm not lol, but I would have been so nervous w/him around all those big dogs!!! Funny thing is, my last "best friend" was an English Mastiff...She weighed 180 lbs. and was the most gentle dog around small dogs and babies I've ever seen...But I knew her, and trusted her completely...Did you know those other guys, before today?

snoopygirlaf · 08-25-2009, 07:22 PM

How cute! He does hop like a bunny. I loved the videos and pics. Very cute.

Britster · 08-26-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

What beautiful countryside! The videos are great, but wow, I, totally, admire your nerves of steel having him around all those big dogs!!! You're probably right, and I'm not lol, but I would have been so nervous w/him around all those big dogs!!! Funny thing is, my last "best friend" was an English Mastiff...She weighed 180 lbs. and was the most gentle dog around small dogs and babies I've ever seen...But I knew her, and trusted her completely...Did you know those other guys, before today?

The way I look at it: you can't spend your entire life worrying about everything. Dogs gotta be dogs - big or small. No, I had just met all those days that day but they were all VERY laid back, really mellow dogs. I also trust Jackson.... because in general, it's the little dogs who start stuff and get the big dogs goin', and then the big dogs get the bad rep, lol. Jackson doesn't egg any of the big dogs on, he keeps his distance, waits for them to approach him, Jackson kind of just walks around and smells everything and checks everything out. So yeah, I trust my dog and I trusted the other dogs. If dogs sense your fear or weak energy, they're definitely going to pick up on it and that is when fights may happen. So I prefer to just stay calm and cool and let the dogs do their thing.

If I sensed that any of the dogs were getting irritated with Jackson, or agressive one bit, I would have taken him out of the situation calmly and left, but there was none of that. Also - Jackson is about 13lbs and he's alot of more study.

Ieshialicious · 08-26-2009, 04:37 AM

Aww, how cute

It look like he had a blast.

BonBon · 08-26-2009, 05:28 AM

I did think he was a rabbit at first! Then he popped out and showed his cute self. I just love his full tail!

Sweet Apple · 08-26-2009, 05:38 AM

Thanks Britster...yeah, he is a bit bigger and sturdier, so I think I'd be more relaxed, under those circumstances too...But like the previous post, I love his tail!!! If I had my "druthers", I'd wish Apple had her tail...She's not a show-type doggy, so there was really no reason to cut it off, and I think they cut hers too short anyway...I really think the big fluffy tail is so much more natural and attractive....

RoscoesMommy42 · 08-26-2009, 06:02 AM

Great videos!! I just love the bunny rabbit in the first one! LOL Looks like he had a great time at the dog park too. I wish we had a dog park in my town.

Cinq1964 · 08-26-2009, 06:06 AM

Looks like Jackson had a great day! Bet he slept good after that!! LOL!

LDandPasquale · 08-26-2009, 06:46 AM

I could sit and stare at that view ALL DAY!!!!

Its truly amazing. Then to have that cute little bunny hoping yorkie go by was absolutely adorable.

charly · 08-26-2009, 07:19 AM

He had lots of beautiful space to enjoy his day out with mommy. lt's good he had so much fun.

Britster · 08-26-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Thanks Britster...yeah, he is a bit bigger and sturdier, so I think I'd be more relaxed, under those circumstances too...But like the previous post, I love his tail!!! If I had my "druthers", I'd wish Apple had her tail...She's not a show-type doggy, so there was really no reason to cut it off, and I think they cut hers too short anyway...I really think the big fluffy tail is so much more natural and attractive....

Lol, aw, yeah I actually love his full tail too!! Apple is such a sweetheart though!! The little nubs are cute too

08-25-2009, 04:29 PM	#2
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08-25-2009, 07:22 PM	#6
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08-26-2009, 05:28 AM	#9
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08-25-2009, 06:28 PM	#5
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	What beautiful countryside! The videos are great, but wow, I, totally, admire your nerves of steel having him around all those big dogs!!! You're probably right, and I'm not lol, but I would have been so nervous w/him around all those big dogs!!! Funny thing is, my last "best friend" was an English Mastiff...She weighed 180 lbs. and was the most gentle dog around small dogs and babies I've ever seen...But I knew her, and trusted her completely...Did you know those other guys, before today?

08-26-2009, 05:38 AM	#10
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Thanks Britster...yeah, he is a bit bigger and sturdier, so I think I'd be more relaxed, under those circumstances too...But like the previous post, I love his tail!!! If I had my "druthers", I'd wish Apple had her tail...She's not a show-type doggy, so there was really no reason to cut it off, and I think they cut hers too short anyway...I really think the big fluffy tail is so much more natural and attractive....

08-26-2009, 06:02 AM	#11
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Great videos!! I just love the bunny rabbit in the first one! LOL Looks like he had a great time at the dog park too. I wish we had a dog park in my town. __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

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08-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#13
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	I could sit and stare at that view ALL DAY!!!! Its truly amazing. Then to have that cute little bunny hoping yorkie go by was absolutely adorable. __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

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charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	He had lots of beautiful space to enjoy his day out with mommy. lt's good he had so much fun. __________________