When Rob repaired the deck this fall he changed all the spindles moving them closer together. We had already put a gate at the foot of the steps preventing the dogs from leaving the yard, but now we have a gate at the top of the steps and another across the front entrance, so we decided to see what the dogs thought about the new and improved deck.
We opened the gate at the bottom of the steps and they happily ran up and down the steps several times.
Then Rob decided to open the gate at the top of the steps.
They all looked at me urging me to hurry up and open the gate.
They were all waiting somewhat impatiently.
Finally we decided it was time.
They raced from one end of the deck to the other. This was a first for most of them. Only Morgan has been allowed to run free. The others were always leashed when up here.
This was great exercise.
As you can see there's lots of room to build up speed.
On the back of the house they discovered some low bird feeders and raided them. They also liked barking thru the rail at Tsar who was in the yard below.
After some biscuits to celebrate, we started back toward the steps.
Again the raced up and down several times.
Finally Rob called to them to come into the yard.
The last few stragglers went along with the others.
After such a good run they needed a drink so we filled some outside bowls for them.
Everyone crowded around for a drink and when the others were finished I looked over just in time to see Norma Jean stick her feet in the water to splash. They approved of the deck and the new gate system. Now if I go outside to read they can join me.
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Will you get much reading done, on the deck, when the Furry gang joins you? Might they not have an agenda of their own??
For instance, if my Mom is reading, I don't see why she can't hold the book with one hand and scratch my head with the other. But she says she finds me "distracting" which I think is rude to say. Would you say that to your pups?
Kisses,
Stella
Great group shots!!!
what a truly lovely deck, and house and area to live in, how ya doing there sue? the dark is certainly closing in here - yuk i hate it soooo much. thinking of you.xx
That Rob is really talented. And when your talent is dog approved as well, you're about as good as can be!
Joy!! My girls love to race on their decks too. (In fact, if I ever upload photos, you'll see...)
I think you have some of the luckiest and happiest dogs in the world!
This is so cute. Your dogs are all adorable. They are just like little children aren't they? You deck is beautiful. I have a feeling they are really going to enjoy it. I hope you are having a good week.
It sounds as though you've opened up a whole new world for them. Awesome!
I love that deck too. They are so funny waiting at the gate while you took pics.
Isn't it nice being able to have the dogs in your space. That's the worst part about our new deck - there is no way to gate it off and the upper back yard isn't fenced. I've been hounding JB to put just a small chicken wire fence up - 4' and essentially invisible, but it hasn't happened yet.
I think I told you about Beau going AWOL and trying to eat the dog who lives behind us this summer? g
Rob did a great job! I especially like the gate--very creative!
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