By: Austin Carter
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| Emma Miles and her dog, Klaus, approach the entrance to the Statesboro Downtown Dog Park. Klaus is extremely eager to enjoy his time in the park. |
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| Emma Miles and Klaus enter the dog park. "He loves playing with other dogs so hopefully the ones here are friendly." |
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| Klaus stares through the gate at another dog that is about to exit. Klaus is very interested in greeting the other dog and wants to play. |
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| Klaus stares longingly at the other dog as it walks away as Emma looks on. "He just wants to play with any dog he sees." |
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| Chandler Barlow swings around a rope toy, enticing Klaus to play. "He really loves playing tug-of-war." |
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| Chandler and Emma both try to get Klaus' attention with different toys. Klaus has quickly gotten tired and is indifferent to the toys being offered to him. |
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| The remnants of a chewed up tennis ball lie dormant in the grass. Klaus could not even be enticed by the thought of chasing a ball. |
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| Emma and Chandler ask Klaus if he's thirsty as Klaus' attention is piqued by another dog approaching the park. "Maybe he'll be more active and ready to play with another dog around." |
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| Chandler tries to direct Klaus' attention to the fresh water while the new dog, Rocco, peers through the fence. Klaus is more worried about making a new friend than hydrating. |
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| Klaus laps up the water while Rocco watches. Klaus couldn't ignore the heat of the afternoon any longer and finally decided to take a drink. |
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| Klaus looks up at Chandler with satisfaction after drinking water. "I think he might be ready to cross over to the other side and meet Rocco." |
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| Klaus and Rocco meet for the first time. The dogs instantly bonded over their mutual love of toys. |
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| Chandler starts a dual tugging match between Klaus and Rocco. "He should be good at this since it's his favorite thing to do." |
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| Klaus and Rocco tug back and forth while Emma watches. "Klaus is so big and lazy he just stands there and lets the other one pull." |
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| Emma and Chandler contain Klaus after a brief scuffle broke out between him and Rocco. The tugging match became a bit too heated and the dogs had to be briefly separated. |
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| Klaus and Rocco are reacquainted after their slight scuffle. Klaus is officially worn out and ready to nap. |
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| Chandler plays one last tugging match with Rocco. Klaus could not be bothered to join in on this one. |
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| Klaus leads Chandler and Emma out of the dog park. "No way he stays awake for longer than 10 minutes once we get home." |
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| Klaus and Emma make the trip back to the car. Klaus has far less pep in his step compared to when he first arrived. |
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| Klaus sits in the car after a successful trip to the dog park. "He's always just as excited about leaving as he is about coming in the first place." |
