Dog Walking 101

 A day could not start off much better than this.  The last of my homemade cinnamon rolls, heated to perfection in the microwave and swallowed in five bites!!  YUM!!  I needed the sugar!

Cooper slept away while I read, washed my hair and read some more before heading out for a walk.  He's simple.  He's small and takes little steps.  No problem keeping up.

On the OTHER hand, THIS guy is much bigger.  I missed his characteristic bark when I entered the rig.  I think he was missing his Mom and Dad.  Time for my first trial.  Oh yes, it's ME that created the trials and tribulations!!

Off we went with him outrunning me to the end of the first road in the park.  Around the corner we ran, stopping only to smell the roses ... or whatever ... and we were OFF again!  I was exhausted by the time we got back.  Wow ... this kid is fast!  I really felt like he was looking for Mom the whole time.  He was treated with a nice "watch the house" treat!

More reading ensued.

Both of these times out, Gibbs made a beeline for my rig.  I don't know what it is, but he heads straight for the driver's door and sits down.  He refuses to move.  Obviously he loves Cooper and wants to play.

This is where we ended up every time.  I literally had to drag him away.  It could be that he smells Jonathan and wants to take a closeup look.  Who knows.  Around record breaking time as we traversed the race track, and back to his rig we went.

Three hours later, we were out once again.  My mistake ... trying to take both of them at once.  I think they crossed leashes three time here.

And another two times just for fun.  I ran along behind as they kept up record speed, trying to untangle the leashes.   I would never make a good dog walker!  Back to our separate rigs we went.

At long last I grabbed the package of Swiss Miss cocoa Patsy left for me and headed for the puzzle.  I didn't get far.  Maybe three pieces before I was done.  Besides, we had one last walk to take before Patsy and Bill returned.

Yup ... straight back to the rig door.  No baby boy, you can't go home with me.  There's just NO room for four more feet.  The very first time he did this, I opened the door and he jumped right in.  I feel so bad now ... I'm going to leave and he's going to be so sad!! 

There were lots of rubs as we sat in the house and pretended to play with the ball.  Oh my goodness, he's so wiggly and happy!!  

Just as Patsy and Bill returned, the sun was going down.  It was the perfect ending to a day of puppy fun.

And it just got better.  No I would never make a good dog walker, but I sure did have fun trying!!  The secret is TREATS!!  You need LOTS of TREATS!

Sadly, on my last week here, I have picked up the crud.  You and I both knew I would ... from the lady sitting next to be at the craft class.  Try as I might to move over, she just kept coughing in my direction.  I'll be sequestered for the next several days.  Oh the fun!!!