Hi, hi, hi, HI Everybody!! It’s me, Penny!

Mom was talking about Walktober this week, and I wanted to know what it was, cause I’m only 10 months old and I’m curious about everything! When Mom explained it to me I just knew I had to get right on it!

After all, I’m a sheltie and shelties love to go for walks!

Right away I knew I should tell you all about the three great walks I’ve already had this week! And it’s only Friday!

First off, last Sunday, I got to go on a walk with mom and her friend and her friend’s dog Whisky! Whisky is an 11 month old cocker spaniel and he was very excited to see me!

We walked in a beautiful little park, Dinosaur Hill, that I understand was one of my sister Angel Katie’s favorites. It had a river that ran right through the middle of it and I sat on the bridge with all that fast moving water under me without freaking out!

Mom was very happy with my “behavior” as she calls it.

Then a couple days ago mom took me to a park in town. She thought she’d photograph me around the playground stuff.

But there were moms and kids playing there, so we pretty much stayed around the perimeter at first. Mom found this cool musical instrument.

Mostly we walked around and read the dedications on the benches and under trees that were planted in memory of people. One tree in particular was very sad. It is for Madisyn who was one of the 4 victims at a school shooting that happened just up the road from us a couple years ago next month.

Then mom got a chance to photograph me with some playground stuff, but while we were there a big group of high school students arrived to take pictures.

But we met a new friend! Meet Lulu! Her dad was walking her in the park and stopped by to talk. Lulu is a 5 year old mini Australian Shepherd.

Lulu wasn’t that into me, though we did exchange pleasantries. She and her dad wandered away and mom took me over a bridge to the park pavilion for my final portrait of the day.

What do you think? I’m thinking I’m growing into quite the regal young lady.

My last walk (so far) was yesterday. It was rainy outside and mom said we needed to keep training, so she took me for a walk at the Home Depot! Wow, that was a different kind of walk!

First we stayed outside and I checked out the pumpkins. Mom wouldn’t let me buy one, but they still smelled good.

We went inside and I barked at a man getting a cart! Mom said no bark, but geeze, that cart place was super noisy!

We heeled around the aisles a whole bunch. I was a little squirrely at first, but eventually I settled down. We did sits and stays too. Everybody smiled at me but no one asked to pet me. I guess they knew I was working.

Then on our way out mom introduced me to some tall dude in a red suit. I was not at all sure about him, no siree!

Mom said I did really good at the busy store. I slept all the way home. And now she says I am going on an epic walk this Sunday!

Well gee, mom, I’m not sure the nice people want to hear about another walk of mine. You better be at the top of your game if you want me to share that one with them too!

Anyway, I need a snack and then a nap. In that order. I can’t wait to see where you all go on your Walktobers! Mom says she has no idea where she’s going to do her walk because she’s so busy taking me places! As it should be.

Hee, hee, hee.

-Your Walktober girl,

Penny.