Playmate

About a year ago I went to a company party at my boss's lake house. There he had his two labs that played together so well and it was fun watching them. Since then I have been thinking about getting Bailey a playmate.

So this past weekend, we did just that. His name is Jake and he is a Golden mix. He's a few months younger than Bailey and so far seems to be a really good dog.

Right now that aren't having a lot to do with each other. They don't fight or bark at each other, they just ignore one another. With the exception that Bailey constantly feels the need to kiss Jake. She'll run around in the yard, stop and kiss him, and then go about her business. It's funny. I don't know if he likes it or not but he takes it. Jake is a lot calmer than Bailey. He could definitely be an inside dog (and actually was with his former owner) if it didn't defeat the whole purpose of getting him in the first place. Bailey is far too playful and rambunctious to come inside.

When we first got Jake, he was scared and shy so he really didn't play, he just stood around the yard and watched as Bailey showed off her retrieving and catching skills. By the end of the day he started to come around and began chasing after the ball with Bailey but he would always let Bailey get it. So, Bailey was thinking she was pretty hot stuff. Then yesterday, Allie was throwing the ball to both of them and Jake felt comfortable enough with his surroundings to get the ball before Bailey every time. Well that didn't sit too well with Bailey so, like a girl, stopped turned around and went to the garage, laid down, and pouted. It was too funny!!! It took some coaxing to get her back out to play. Her pride had been hurt.

Hopefully, this was a good move and the two will become great buddies.