I went to the BRBP today as Sydney's backup. She lasted about 10 minutes before getting surly, and getting crated in the car. Then it was my turn. I would have had a better day if there had not been all those dogs there. I did have an opportunity to meet Deuce and put him in his rightful place, 10 paces behind me. His mom said we would have to be paramours from afar. Whatever. He was kind of cute, but there were all these other annoying dogs there, and I got a little too wigged out to really focus on Deuce. Once mom started playing ball I could relax a little. That is why I brought her, after all. But then a bunch of largish creatures tried taking the ball, and lunging at me, and I just wilted under the pressure. I could tell that the humans were all busy admiring me, and commenting on the softness of my fur and my friendly demeanor with them. Then some lunkhead would come over and look at me, so I had to get snappy. I was exhausted by the time I returned to my crate. But it was good meeting all you kind humans. Next time, why don't you all come, and leave your dogs at home? We'd have a splendid time. Mom calls it "All Maddie All the Time" It has a nice ring to it.