Burning off some calories

 I had to burn off at least some of the massive amount of Easter calories from yesterday.  The day was cool and overcast and I figured there wouldn't be many people on the trail.  

There were more people than I expected on the first part of the trail but as soon as we got in a couple of miles there was no one else to be seen.  So the boys happily got off leash.  I wasn't sure if Sisko would be up for it but he was all in - running and jumping.

They happily stopped in some cold water to get a drink.

We continued on and ran into a few more people as we got close to the parking lot and pass a gigantic Rottweiler who whose owner stood with him off to the side.  He made a loud whining / groaning noise as we passed, but didn't lunge and both my boys behaved.

I am still struggling with Booker seeing small dogs as prey and wanting to chase and lunge at them, but he does much better around large dogs.

We ended with 8 miles and they were both happy to get into the SUV and head home, no doubt anticipating a special lunch treat.

.  Later this afternoon it was time to make another batch of air fryer treats from chicken gizzards which they LOVE.  It really helps keep them focused on me when we face distrations!