We, the ladies of the house, decided to go for a hike the other day to pass the morning. Koda continues to be outstanding with Bella and will not let her out of her sight. Koda is protective, even out in the woods.........but I do not mind one bit. Bella has started to enjoy "hiking" even though we do not really cover any ground before she is tired and ready for a change of scenery. Still, it is nice to escape the ordinary and the heat with a trip to Cloudcroft.