[Ringo1]

Well, I did take Lucy a fourth time; this time was just she and I. There were only about 4 dogs there. She ventured out a little more - but mainly she sat in the middle of the park and watched the dogs run around her. She got a little snarly when several of them were around her at once.

One little Jack Russel was so sweet; she just laid down close to Lucy for a long time; patiently waiting for Lucy to get up and play - but she never did! They both just laid there in the grass for a while.

Lucy did actually sniff some butts before we left - which the others told me was a good sign.

NOW - for the bad part. When we were walking out - I was carrying her - and a loose big dog came running right for us. I quickly leaned over and dropped her (gently) back into the little dog park for her safety because the big dog could have easily reached her in my arms. I was so mad at that owner! As soon as she got control of her dog - I ran back into the little dog area and got her.

THEN - Ringo was really mean to her when we got home. I guess he was jealous that she got to go somewhere and he didn't? He pounced on her when we walked in the door. He didn't hurt her but he did scare her and I felt so bad for her! First, she was scared at the park; then Ringo scared her again when we got home.

So, back to the drawing board. Next time, I will have to take Ringo for a walk FIRST, before I take Lucy on an outing without him.

I'm really struggling with what is the right thing for HER. Yes, I want her to go to the dog park, but is she really cut out for it?

Just thinking out loud. I'm jealous of all you guys that have such fun there!