I was taking Koda for his potty break since I don't have class for another 2-3 hours (normally I'm gone this time of day), and not long after he drained the pipes about 3 dogs come outside. One looked to be a nearly black german shepherd, the other a maltese or some other small white toy dog, and I had taken a liking to this one scruffy little gal myself a few days prior to meeting her. I couldn't tell what she was mixed with, but she looked like one of those grey scruffy terriers you'd see in an old 90's movie lol. SOON as Koda was visible, the hair on her haunches & shoulders stood up and she gave herself away-she was a husky mix She was as timid as Koda used to be, but they soon walked muzzle to muzzle and gave each other a good sniffing out. I stepped on his leash to allow her to greet him since she was the most shy of the two & from his body language (not a hair risen) he could care less lol. She sniffed his nether regions and not long after, typical husky play ensued. She didn't really know what to make of him at first, but after she saw the bolting, dodging, jumping & weaving she knew just what to do.

Her handler (wasn't her owner apparently) hadn't seen that husky side of her other than the rough play huskies throw on smaller dogs & she was making the choking noises from the collar she had on so she stopped the play. I was quite happy to see he handled himself well. Not a bark, shy reaction or anything. He sniffed the handler and let her pet him (he usually back away from a cupped hand, but walks up to a hand with palms up lol-treat junky) so I think his shy days may soon be over.

great to hear a sidewalk meeting went well! maybe you can find out who the owner is to set up a yard play date?

I had gotten the roomie's name & they live in the building directly behind mine! I suggested a play date around 8-9pm or so that may help tire him out some more lol. I'd love for him to greet the more friendly dogs around this area since we'll eventually end up doing so anyway at some point.