Start 14.30
Had arranged to meet up with Joep's mum and uncle this afternoon to see how they got on and if it would be possible for Joep to stay with them for a few days now and then. They'd last met when Joep wasn't yet fully adult and the owners were curious as to how they would interact now that he's fully grown.
Unfortunately Joep was obviously a bit stunned by meeting a dog who was as big as him and was showing clear signs of dominant behaviour. There was no actual fighting as both males are basically non-aggressive and well-behaved enough to listen to corrections, but the atmosphere was definitely laden with potential conflict and we all decided that it wouldn't really be an ideal situation to have this combination in one house together as at some point they'd have to sort out who the alpha dog was.
Only did 43 minutes of running but was out for longer as some time was spent walking and talking during the dogmeeting part of the afternoon. I'd also forgotten to take my drink bottles with me and it was quite warm so I was glad the tap at the kiosk was open and Joep and I could both drink from it.
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