In August of 2010, GAP Dogs made their first field trip out to visit the Krakatoa Ranch. The Krakatoa Ranch is a small hobby farm consisting of 43 acres. It is located out on the eastern plains of Colorado approximately an hours drive from the elementary school in Lakewood where GAP Dogs usually has class.
The owners of the farm had a couple of cows, a small flock of free range chickens, one giant hog, a few sheep, several feral cats and 2 lambs. It was an excellent opportunity for all the dogs to get up close to look at and smell some farm animals. I think some of the kids and adults enjoyed this also.
The day was incredibly hot so we set up some shade for the people and a small swimming pool where all the dogs could take a moment to cool off. Everyone brought a dish for the potluck and I barbecued up a few hamburgers for everyone to enjoy.
I hope GAP Dogs decides to make this trip a part of their yearly schedule not only because it was great fun but because it is the only class where I do not have to drive anywhere. I can just stay home and wait for people and their service dogs to show up! What could possibly be better than that?
