being in the park this morning was like the first few times at playgroup when you don't know any other mums and you're desperate for your kid to make friends...!! all the other dog walkers (lots) are standing around chatting in little groups or striding purposefully along with their sensible big dogs. pup is yearning after any other canine, any size or shape, and no matter how off-putting the body language. she would bounce all over anyone and although we are working on recall, no chance of getting her back if she has found someone to run after. I feel like the other dogs are raising an eyebrow, 'don't look now, it's that dorky fluffball coming again'. I'm stalking the ones who look the right size and age to play. none of my mum friends have dogs (think I'm mad), and I've called two puppy classes, both the trainers off with injuries at the moment.. oh well, once we've apologised to enough folks maybe we'll make some friends.