Making Friends at Cosmo Dog Park

Yesterday morning we decided to take the dogs to Cosmo Dog Park which is located in Gilbert, AZ, about an hour drive. We heard about it on the news as one of the newest and best dog parks in the area so we had to try it out! It has over 5 acres fenced with a small lake on one side and then a dry fenced area on the other side. We loaded up the car and we were off!

And just as a side note, although Payton and Maddie look a bit cramped up in their crate, they would NOT have it any other way. They HAVE to be together or they cry!

We were worried about how they would do around strange dogs but they really did a great job. Even Payton was friendly with the other dogs (and their owners!). She warmed up to a girl that was about my height and weight and followed her around. It was hilarious. And you know Payton, she kept licking the girls' legs. The girl was a good sport though. She said, "Um, I think she has us confused!"

At first they didn't want much to do with the water, but I waded in and called them and they finally got used to it. By the end of the day, they were all three running and splashing in the lake!

Maddux and Louie made a new friend named Reese. Reese is a rambunctious male pug who had NO fear whatsoever! You can see him here leading the pack!

Payton and Louie enjoyed fetching the ball from the water's edge, but they wouldn't go in over their heads.


Maddie liked to do her own thing, sniffing around and visiting other dogs. So much to sniff, so little time!

It was so much fun. I'm glad we got to take them. If we could take them to a lake all the time I really think they'd be swimming in no time!

Here is the newest belly shot for the week. 19 weeks along. Eek!