Diva goes to market

Diva at Milton Market

Outdoor farmers' markets are great places to buy locally grown and produced food and other artifacts (very important to support our local economy). Our closest one is in Milton, Ontario, Canada and it's an outdoor market and a terrific place to socialize a dog. Today Diva took a turn going to market with me and what a hit she was! So many people wanted to meet and pet her and she was so eager to say hello in return, particularly to children. She gave out lots of free kisses and was exceedingly well behaved - beyond my expectations! She didn't jump up on anyone, except to reach up and kiss children. Boy, was she ever popular.



And of course, there were lots of other dogs to meet and greet. One made me quite nervous though because it was huge. I thought it was a Cane Corso but not knowing mastiff-type breeds very well, I was wrong. It was an American Bulldog, very different from the English Bulldog that I am familiar with. The couple said he has a very gentle temperament and plays with their 3-yr old child. He looked like he could have eaten Diva in one gulp without tasting a hair but he didn't, thank goodness. Anyway, Diva was remarkable around all these stranger people and dogs and not at all shy or unsure about anything or anyone. Quite the contrary. This bodes well for her career as a show dog.

And tomorrow Diva and Quest will visit the Erin Fall Fair in Erin, Ontario where we hope to meet up with their sister Piper and her family, and see cows, horses and all name of creatures. And our gorgeous fall weather is forecast to continue all week! Yippee!!