Lance waited until the two dogs seemed acquainted before he spoke again.
"Yeh ready to go? I'm sure this one'll be happy to get home fer the first time in months, and I know I will. How does yehr dog feel about water?" he asked, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Did I mention that cottage of mine was right on the beach?"
At the word 'beach', D.A.'s ears perked up and he started prancing around excitedly.