Hi, Everyone,
Wow, May! Where did it go? Iโve been so busy that the time just flew by. Donโt look now, but Iโm already 10 months old, and my world is full of living and learningโฆwith a few sparks of teenage passion thrown in to keep everyone on their toes.
On a happy note: No growing pains this month, phew! I made up for lost time in the great outdoors, tweaking my fitness, decompression and confidence. Iโm definitely spoiled for choice with Pacific Spirit Park, Camoson Bog and a bazillion great parks on my doorstep. So, I took full advantage nearly every day to snuffle and work out the kinks. But the MOST FUN? My off-leash Trail Walk with classmate PADS Mickey, Instructor Chelsea & her beauty Ritz and, yippee, a Pool Party at my house with (ta-da!) Mickey, again. Thanks for the companionship, Mickey & Ritz!
For public access practice, I attended a White Caps game, where I strolled the busy concourse, then, settled in the PADS Booth to greet the happy Half-Time CRUSH of fans. I have to say, even in the crush, the kids & I were very gentle and well-behaved. O! And I rode the bus home because a power outage at the parking garage trapped our car inside overnight. Talk about expecting the unexpected! Also, I cruised the aisles and waited in line at an especially jam-packed Costco and did an especially dark Go-In under a table at Brownโs Social House (well, not very social for me.)
Lately, Iโve been spending a lot of time walking along busy West Broadway & all around Wesbrook Village, where the sidewalks get crowded, the distractions are brilliant and dogs constantly appear out of nowhere. Perfect spots to work on dog distraction and DMT response! Also, with the help of my Friend Tessa the Spaniel, Iโve been practicing my Parallel LLWalking once a week. I’m happy to report that we walk very nicely side-by-side. Itโs the initial greet that sometimes gets the better of me, but the second we get moving, Iโm as cool as a cucumber. Plus, Iโm doing lots of Ghost Walking through the parks on my long line most evenings – so relaxing!
Thank you so much for checking up on me. In June, Iโm going to the Aquarium with my classmates and also (yippee) for a Sleepover at Special PADS Person Benitaโs. Also, Iโll be visiting the Barn with FP Susan, of course. So, Iโll have lots to tell you next time. Until then, be gentle in the crush!
Submitted by:ย Mikal
