Fitbitting with "Man's Best Friend" (upload dog photos here)

[rightdx]

We live in "Steinbeck country" (Salinas Valley/Monterey County), named after the famous author John Steinbeck. And just as Steinbeck documented his journeys with his beloved dog in "Travels with Charlie", I'm going to photojournal in this thread my "Travels with Melody".

A lot has changed in Salinas since the days of Steinbeck. But some things haven't changed that much. Today we visited the childhood home of Steinbeck, which has been restored to its original beauty.

Down the street from the Steinbeck House is the Steinbeck Public Library, with a bronze statue of the author at the front entrance. I don't think Melody's ever seen a statue before. At first she was puzzled that he didn't greet her - or even flinch one little bit.

Then she surprised me and became downright ornery!

So I took her back to to dog training school for some proper obedience training. Of course, she passed with flying colors.

Please share photos of your fitbitting friends here!

　

　

[MHKBB17]

Love this thread!  I lost my walking buddy about three weeks ago and I'm reminded every morning that I don't have a leash in my hand (if I'm honest, I've been bailing on the walks because I honestly miss him too much).  Hopefully I'll have a new buddy next spring, when our schedules calm down enough to give time to our next companion.  For now, I'll live vicariously through you guys!  The pic is of my sweet boy, Merlin.  We got to share our lives for around 14 yrs....

[WendyB]

@MHKBB17 I'm so sorry you lost your buddy. Looks like he was a great dog. Very happy.

Hope you get a new one!

[Baltoscott]

Merlin looks pretty happy!

[LucyAP]

Wow @MHKBB17! Merlin was a cutie! I'm sorry for your lost. I'm sure that Merlin had a great life at your side. (You can tell by that happy face in the pic!) 

[CharBlack]

So sorry you lost your furbaby.  I walk with my furbaby twice a day. Walks wouldn't be the same without him. Hope you will soon have a new companion.

[rightdx]

@MHKBB17 Thanks for posting and sharing your photo of Merlin.  I'm sure you have lots of great memories.  But spring is just around the corner,  so I'll be looking forward to seeing your new addition!

[SunsetRunner]

[LucyAP]

@SunsetRunner Cute pic! Does the tracker stay in place during your walks? If it does that would be awesome! 

[SunsetRunner]

Hi, no, it only tracks sleeping 😀

[Frisko]

@MHKBB17 It's a sad news from Merlin who shared you live for a long time. Deep thoughts and good that next spring will bring you a new swinging happy tail to start a new adventure. Waiting to hear from you and you new buddy here.

[SunsetRunner]

JackiHeeb, we just rescued a pointer puppy ... full of energy! Becoming a great walking buddy. She's about 15 weeks old. Still having potty-train issues (urine), but she's a doll and we love her! Her name is Margarita (after our fav drink) aka Maggie May.

[WendyB]

@SunsetRunner Adorable Pic!

[Gayle1018]

[LucyAP]

OMG @Gayle1018! What a cutie! 

[USAF-Larry]

Did you notice those eyes, @Gayle1018? They're saying, "Let's go for a walk..."

[Chassi]

My Bella, or "Bubbie" as she prefers to answer to. lol

Sadly, I snapped the photo a millisecond too quickly and missed getting a perfect shot of those wide, perky ears of her's. Haha

[Gayle1018]

thank you!!  Love  him lots. (he was interviewed on the radio--)

[WendyB]

@Gayle1018 What a cutie! I agree walk me!

@Chassi Love the name Bella! Looks like a great dog!

[Chassi]

@WendyB She is! She's still a bit of a pup, so she has some sass left to work out, but she's still my perfect companion!

[SunsetRunner]

This is Ella, a 2 year old Cockapoo. I work from home so she is with me almost 24 hours a day.

This is her 'in action' on Saturday on the North Cornwall coast (where I am fortunate enough to live):