We took a break and walked Murphy along the river in the Albany town forest Friday morning. This was one of his first walks ever when he was a puppy. He had a great time and was fabulous about staying ‘in touch’ on the trail, never getting too far ahead without a bounding return to check in. While he is still not swimming, he loves to walk into the water to cool off.
Here is Murphy 546 days earlier – November 29 2013
And from the same spot yesterday,
I asked Sally to pick him up but she said he was too wet.
The Albany Town Forest is a sliver of land (300 acres) between the Kanc (112) and the swift river and is a gem of a spot known mostly to only locals. It is not marked from the road and you have to know about it to find it. The trails provide a wonderful walk along the river and are well maintained and clearly marked. Popular with dog walkers, trail runners and mountain bikers – it is a great asset to the community. It is 4.8 miles from Mittenstock and is a popular destination for us when we are looking for a quick walk.
