Ranger Goes to Laurel Canyon Dog Park

Sensing that Ranger had a bit of pent up energy- he tried to eat my glasses, destroy a sock and he managed to do a number on a bowl of blueberries which were sitting on the kitchen counter, I decided today would be our  first family trip to the Laurel Canyon Dog Park–me, Andre and Ranger!

Laurel Canyon Dog Park

When I was younger and I brought my parent’s dog to the Laurel Canyon Dog Park all the time, and I never really gave it a second thought. But now, after close to a decade of having a dog that didn’t really like other dogs, and having heard all the horror stories, I have to admit I was nervous.

Thankfully, aside from Ranger’s complete disregard for me, my commands or my attempts to stop him from running up the side of the hill- don’t worry it’s totally fenced– I’d say it was a complete success!

He played beautifully with dogs of all shapes and sizes- including one adorable spaniel mix named Nino, who felt it necessary to make Ranger his bitch. But all in all Ranger took everything in stride. It was me and Andre who were stressed out.

In hindsight, I realize 3pm on a beautiful Saturday afternoon might not have been the most mellow time to take our first trip to the dog park, as it was was chock full of Hollywood types including Kevin Connolly who I’m pretty sure I saw roll in as we were leaving. Yet all things considered, it went great!  Our little man Ranger enjoyed himself and hopefully that means we can make it through the rest of the day with our apartment mostly in tact!

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