Is it just me??? Or are dogs going crazy sniffing the ground under all of that FINALLY melted snow? This happens every year and once the brown and soggy grass finally emerges in late winter, it is almost impossible to go on a leisurely walk at a normal pace. There seems to be something most irresistible to sniff on that soggy, pitiful lawn and in the landscape beds. Even the most incredible morsel of a treat can't break their concentration.
I have tried letting each of the dogs have their "sniff time", but no amount of time seems to be enough. Truth be known...it is driving me crazy?!?!?! I am trying to be patient, but although the ground may be thawed there is still the stiff wind in your face that wears down that patience quickly. It probably mirrors that first day the thermometer tops 45 and we walk out the door to smell a slight hint of something fresh in the air..could it be? SPRING! You can almost put your arms around it. A dog's first sign of spring must be in the smells coming up from the ground that I am not privy to. Lucky me. But whatever is down there, it must really make dogs feel like their cabin fever is soon hitting the rear-view mirror. God Bless them ~ I vow to be more patient on the walks and let them "sniff away" for the next few days. Come next week .... they can get moving again!
