Our dog - for the summer

Some of you have asked if "our dog" Clover is here at the campground with us. You see, we don't have a dog, but there is a dog at this campground that every year becomes our pet. He's a border collie and one of two dogs that belong to the campground owners. He's the smartest dog we've ever known, loves to play ball and loves to go to the river with us everyday. When we're at the river we play fetch with sticks and he loves to go into the water after them. He brings the same stick back, almost without fail.

While we're fishing Clover lays next to our backpack or walks along the river bank to be close to where we are. Every so often he will attempt to follow Rick across the river. Thank goodness he's not interested in the fish, but loves to welcome everyone who comes near. He sleeps under our motorhome and hangs out around our campsite. You can tell he's become protective of us and keeps other dogs away from our site. He follows Rick wherever he goes - to the flyshop, to the mailbox, to the showers, everywhere. Clover loves kids and when he sees them he's off to play fetch with them. He returns to us when he's finished welcoming all the newcomers to the campground. He puts a smile on our face.
(Play the video for a smile of your own.)