This new 30x40 inch oil painting shows the two friendly pooches that entertained me and fellow hikers as we enjoyed a hike from Camp Gold near Pinecrest to a stretch of the Stanislaus River in the Stanislaus National Forest of the California Sierras. The exuberance and joy they displayed as they raced, played tag and had a playful game of "snatch the stick" so impressed me I had to record it. I hope it will bring joy to you as well.