It started out like any other day. Jim fed my sisters and me, while Joslyn slept the morning away. After I woke Joslyn up with a quick lick to her nose, she said that we were going to go to the new dog park. I had never been to a dog park before, so I had no idea what she was talking about. She told me that I would meet new friends there and could play off-lead.
That sounded pretty good to me. At 10:45 I jumped into the car, leaving my sisters behind (I’m Joslyn and Jim’s favorite), and we headed toward Instituto Mayor. Joslyn said there isn’t a place to park the car at Instituto Mayor, but we parked on a side street and walked to the ex-hacienda where Instituto Mayor is located.
When we arrived, I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were about 20 other dogs playing with balls, chasing sticks, hiding behind their humans, and sniffing about! Once we entered the gate, Joslyn and Jim said I could go play with the other dogs. At first I was a little afraid of all those bigger dogs, and so I stayed close to my humans and let the other dogs introduce themselves to me.
After a while I explored the walled-in area by myself, marked my territory, and introduced myself to a small Chihuahua who was hiding under a chair. All the humans gave me friendly pats, and the other dogs gave me sniffs. There was even a dog trainer to help the younger and unsocialized dogs learn how to interact! I had so much fun teasing a big mastiff named Argo, but his human wouldn’t let him tussle with me. Little does she know that I’m stronger than I look.
Shortly before 1 p.m., Jim and Joslyn told me that I needed to get my lead back on so we could go home. When we arrived, I was excited to brag to my sisters about the new friends I had made. I can’t wait to go back next week! But I was also ready to take a nap.
If you want to visit the park, here’s what you need to know: It’s located at Instituto Mayor, Callejón Montenegro #45, in Colonia Pastita, Guanajuato. Its hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $50 pesos per dog.