How To Make Dogs Really, Really Happy

It's simple. Just take them for a romp in a hay field! I walked the dogs across the north field in search of colorful maple leaves. I found no leaves to use, but the dogs had the time of their lives. You can see little Jack in this photo, just rounding the bend at full speed:

And then Clover took off running - so fast that no one else could keep up:

Of course, everyone had to stop and sniff for wildlife:

But then they again took off running:

It's not a big field, so we were soon at the opposite fence line. I walked along the fence, watching for colorful leaves:

The dogs walked with me, sniffing for wild beasts:

The walk didn't last long, and soon it was time to return to the house and barn:

Which of course meant more running at full speed:

The little dogs ran, but Seamus and I, lame old codgers that we are, just plodded along:

Jack disappeared momentarily, but he too came running when I called for him:

It was a joyous procession back across the field. It did my heart good to see the dogs so happy:

And soon we were home. The dogs got to run to their hearts content and smell the exciting smells of whatever it is dogs smell: