Making friends

When I was just a few months old, I was a little bit shy and even afraid of bigger animals. I was never afraid of humans and happily made friends with everyone. But bigger animals… I wasn’t too sure about that.

I met a lot of other dogs and really wanted to play with them. But it was very hard for me to decide, if I should join them. I was so little and they are much bigger. So often I would just sit there, watch them, making a move to join them but then just sit down again and keep watching.

If another dog came to me, I would put my tails between my legs and if possible, hide between or behind the legs of my owners.

Luckily, that has changed and I’m not afraid anymore. I have learned that most of the other dogs are cool and fun to play with. Some are not but vrouwtje always says that’s the same with humans. Now I know pretty fast, which dogs I get along with and which ones I might not.

I have made a lot of friends already and it’s always a lot of fun, when I meet them outside. Then we run around in the park, and sometimes even nearly run over our owners.
Only exception is when I’m outside playing catch with my ball. I don’t like my friends also running after it because if they catch it first, I don’t have it.
I’m always happy to share but not when it comes to my ball! That one is mine and when I play with it, I don’t want anyone else to disturb me.