夕方散歩に出ようと準備していたら、タイガの気になる人が前を通るのを察知したらしく、その方角を凝視していました。
As I was getting ready to go out for our evening walk, Taiga was fixated on a passerby who was coming up the street.
It was one of Taiga's fans who always pay kind attention to her as they pass our house. Taiga was waiting, wagging her tail. It seems Taiga knows a lot more people than I do (I am basically a loner).
城北公園に向かって歩いていると、向こうから近所のリアちゃんがやって来ました。散歩からの帰りのようです。久しぶりに会うので、お互い大興奮。
As we were heading for the park, we saw Leah coming towards us. She was returning home after a walk. Since we had not seen each other for some time, Leah and Taiga were very excited.
リアちゃんはジャーマンピンシャーで、毛色がブラック・アンド・タンなのでドーベルマンピンシャーを小さくしたような外観です。タイガとじゃれながらも、私の手提げの中身を気にしてツンツンしてきます。あまりにも可愛い仕草なので、私が折れようとしていたら、
Leah is a German Pinscher, and with her black and tan coat, she looks like a miniature Doberman Pinscher. Although she was playing with Taiga, her mind was on the treat in my bag at the same time. She kept poking at my bag with her nose. She looked so cute that I was about to give in, when
向こうから仲良しのジョン君がやって来ました。
John, another friend, was spotted coming in our direction.
Leah got excited again and greeted John with enthusiasm - John was nearly knocked down.
タイガが入り込む隙もなし。
No room for Taiga to join in.
リアちゃんとタイガがジョン君ママに挨拶。
Leah and Taiga snuggling up to John's mom.
でもリアちゃんは私の手提げが忘れられない。
But Leah still could not forget about my bag.
３人仲良く挨拶。
The three friends greeting each other.
ドン君はとても落ち着いているしフレンドリーなのですが、マズルをしているのは世間一般に安心してもらうためなのかも。
その後、公園に着いてドッグランの方角を目指して草地を歩いていたら、初めてみる子に会いました。ウルフドッグのドン君、１歳３か月だそうです。最近、ドッグランで何頭かウルフドッグを見かけるようになりました。ミステリアスな狼に憧れる私には嬉しいことです。
Afterwards, we were crossing the field near the dog park, when we met a new face. He is a wolfdog, named Don, at one year and 3 months old. Recently, we started seeing a few wolfdogs in the dog park. Since I like the mysterious wild wolf, I welcome their appearances.
Don is very gentle and friendly. Nevertheless, the owners put a muzzle on him probably to reassure people in general about their safety.
シェパードなどの大型犬が苦手なタイガですが、ドン君が優しい子なので挨拶に近寄られても逃げ出すことはしませんでした。
Taiga is not keen on large dogs like German Shepherds, but with Don being so gentle, she did not try to run away when Don approached her.
でも、ドン君に対してちょっとそっけない態度だったかも。その代わり私がたっぷり挨拶しました。
However, I must admit that her attitude was not enthusiastic. Instead, I got a lot of contact with him and enjoyed it.
今日は比較的涼しい日で草が冷たくて気持ち良いのか、腹ばいになって小休止。また会えるといいなぁ。
It was a chilly day and the grass was cool. So, Don started lying flat on his belly to relax. I hope we will meet again.
