Hiking w/the Dogs on a Spring-like February Day!

L to R: Myrtle, Tyler, Franklin and Dolly

Rob and Tom taking a break along the trail 

On Saturday when the temperature soared to 68 degrees Fahrenheit, we decided to take all 4 dogs on an appropriately long walk, that was 4 miles!  There's a trail near our house that's paved over, and has a couple of bridges on it that cross over roads. The trails are used by people who walk and ride bikes. Since Tyler (our 6 year old black and tan Dachschund) doesn't like other dogs Tom had to take hold of his leash, while Rob walked Dolly (the Weimaraner), Franklin (the 13 year old red Dachshund) and Jeff's little Myrtle (Chihuahua-beagle mix). 

Dolly trying to catch Tyler and Tom

  We could feel the pollen starting from the trees already! Apparently, they're starting to pollenate early because we've had a very mild winter, almost every day warmer than normal (we love it). 

Tyler and Tom on a bridge

  Despite the arthritis in Dolly's hips, she enjoyed the 4 mile hike although she was panting from it by the end. 

Myrtle and Franklin on the trail.

  Afterward, they all got baths at home to take off the dirt and pollen, and quickly headed for a nap. Now that's a nice February day!