New BFF's??

At our sisters' afternoon at Casanel Winery, Dixie had a play date with Jo's 3 month old German Shepherd, Gustof. Relations were a little rocky at first. Gustof drank Dixie's water, looked at her toys, and had attention from other customers on the patio. Dixie was horrified!! She couldn't take it any longer and just exploded--unfortunately, Jo's leg was between Dixie's snapping teeth and the unsuspecting Gustof. When Jo picked her up, Dixie had a full temper tantrum and now has a new nickname--Tasmanian Devil. Picture the cartoon with the whirling dust and you'll know just how Dixie looked!
Dixie settled down and played nicely, if roughly, with Gustof, even letting him take her toy. They did nap together and let us enjoy our lunch peaceably. Dixie is developing nice social skills with people but I need to find more puppy play dates for her to learn dog manners. She's been in the play yard with her mom and aunt, but all the adult dogs indulge her in her spoiled ways. Even old girl Sophie, who has short patience for puppy games, lets her bark and growl at her. There is a new dog park in Leesburg, but I learned last night that many adult dogs are there and wouldn't be a good place for a puppy yet.