I just brought Nunzio and Glory to the dog park for the first time last week. I expected them to run around with joy and abandon since they are rarely off leash when outside. Instead, they just kind of stood around and sniffed. My nephews threw balls for them, ran around calling them, and pretty much tried everything they could think of to get them moving. No joy.

Do you think this is because they were distracted by the smells, or are my dogs confused when they are off leash? Or maybe it was because we were the only ones there? We were there for a couple of hours, so I expected to see some excitement. They are used to different smells since I live in a condo development with lots of other dog families. I just don't know what to make of it.

Anyone in the area of southwest Ohio is welcome to join us at the dog park anytime. Maybe your pups can inspire mine to play.