Friday! Yesterday it was nice out, hot but not too humid, sunny, and we'd cut the yard the night before. So Bit and I took the dogs out to play a bit.
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Now I leave the leashes on them outside because our yard isn't fenced. That way if a stray comes towards us, or someone walks past I can grab the leashes and make sure the dogs are under control or get them to safety (in the case of a stray). When Bit runs with Sophie she holds the leash because she's still young and we don't want to risk her getting overly exuberant and running into the road. But otherwise they're leashed but free to roam the yard, and they know their boundaries well (and have good recalls)
The sun through the trees.
Tomato Progress
Pure Joy
Freya says "HI!"
Sophie Wins by a Nose
Time out for a drink
And a rest in the shade.
Then its once more off to the races!
So what are you doing to enjoy the summer sun?