Hangin' with the big dogs

At the top of Mount Mott

Max, a seven-month-old Golden Retriever, with his front paws on the park bench in Briones Regional Park.  This shot was taken an hour into our hike.  Max is a very sweet and smart dog.

Bailey and Chloe showed him, over our two-hour hike in these green hils, what being a hunting dog is all about.  They also gave him a view of what energy and stamina look like. 

"One day I'll be able to run with the big dogs"  is what I believe he thought.