My busy Thursday got started early with a group of not eight today, but nine dogs. I was able to recruit my lovely wife Genni to assist me at Pratt's Brook today. All together we had 5 Golden Retrievers; Henry, Roxy, Zoey, Gracie & Nala, 2 Yellow Labs; Bumble & Harvey and 2 black & white hounds; Bailey & Bowie. Naturally all of the Goldens got a chance to swim, and took full advantage of their opportunity. Harvey & Bumble did some swimming too, and found as much mud as you could imagine. Bowie & Bailey laid back from the pack, although Bailey is slowly coming out of her shell and almost playing with the others. We got in a good long walk through the woods, enjoying the beautiful weather along the way. Until it was time to head home and dry off, then nap in the afternoon sun.