We rode the bus.
We rode the subway.
Hung out at the Eaton Centre.
And walked, A LOT.
We spent hours down town meeting new dogs and new people. Wash certainly loved all the attention. A few children learnt how to approach and pet a dog, and one girl went as far as to say "He is the cutest dog I've ever seen!" Which made me a very proud owner.
As you can tell from the pictures Wash was very relaxed. Even on the crowded subway he was comfortably lying down. He never hid between my legs or cowered in a corner. He was alert, and calm- although the slippery floors of the subway stops made him a little nervous.
We kept getting told how lovely he is and how well behaved he is. We event visited a costuming workshop and he sat quietly while I picked out garments. One couple felt compelled to approach us and comment on how in sync our gait is (good boy Washburn!). They also told us it was funny to watch all the faces of the other pedestrians as they ooo-ed and aww-ed as they passed him.
He was a lovely boy today. Perfectly well behaved and now he's passed out from our exploration of the city!
-Brandolyn
Helpful Hints:
-If you live down town, or plan to visit with your pup, please find out where there is a nearby park for your pup to relieve himself. Wash and I searched forever and couldn't find anywhere in that concrete jungle of a city that we would call a park. (Wash was not impressed)
-Pets are allowed on most public transit, but (as is the case with the TTC), there are some restrictions. Look into them. I believe dogs are not allowed between the hours of 5pm & 7pm, but I only found out after I got home. I still need to do my research, but apparently Wash is too cute to be refused, and was so well behaved that nobody minded.
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