Bella enjoys a dinnertime playdate with Zeus

Our friends Gretchen and Mike came to dinner tonight and I asked if they would bring their German Shepherd Zeus with them. This was the first time Bella had a friend over to play. Bella was delighted to have company. She barked a few times in her usual belligerent fashion at Gretchen and Mike, but she adored Zeus from the moment he arrived.

Today on our walk, whenever Bella tugged at the leash toward another dog, I just asked whoever was walking by, "Is it OK if she says hi?" People were very gracious, and Bella got to sniff at other dogs and wag her tail, so our walk was more peaceful than usual. She really likes other dogs. Now if I could just get her to stop barking at my dinner guests.