Cows?

Cinder made her inaugural trip to the famous Madison Farmers Market. It took us one hour to complete each lap around the square today, due to the many stops to potty, meet people, and view cows. Yes, COWS. There was a special treat today, cows on the capitol concourse.

She was initially a little cautious approaching the large creatures. And apparently a tad disinterested

At the parade a few weeks ago the most scary creature was McGruff the crime dog. Our extra lucky day, in addition to the real cows there was a black and white costumed cow to make friends with. It took two attempts for Cinder to make friends with the black and white cow. She found the many children and adults, wanting to pet her much more agreeable.

Cinder preferred the brown and white cows as her caution toward the giants eventually turned to mutual interest.

Her greatest feat today was not touching a piece of meat that was on the ground with a single LEAVE IT.

She only got in trouble when we returned home. As we were working in the garden, she was digging a hole in middle of the backyard. We also heard a few whines when she wanted to get closer to us.

Yes Marlene, we did correct her for both infractions.

I thought this photo was especially nice - taken by Lisa. Cinder is being very attentive, you can see the focus and determination in her eyes. The piece of meat was on the ground right in front of her.

Because of the rain, Cinder was continually exposed to her nemesis - the dreaded umbrella. She hardly noticed them either because of the work we have been doing (walking with an umbrella) the last few days or because they weren't at her eye level.