Doggie Door Stand Off

That's Beau standing out by the back fence in the shade.

He wants to come in the house.

So why doesn't he??

BLOCKADE!

Is she afraid to navigate the doggie door? Or is Hope lying there because she enjoys napping in the morning sun? Good grief! Are we going to have to install a deck for she who will not lie in the grass?

Beau moves in closer and watches for his chance...

Unmoved, Hope stares back.

He changes his approach and nervously moves in closer.
Will she bark him off? Or worse...snap at him?

When asked if intimidation and pressure from Beua prompted her hasty entry through the doggie door, Hope shook her head:

I was ready to come in anyway!