Chaos

Another opportunity to meet a visitor this morning. It went good, but we are finding that the visitor needs to behave properly. It's difficult to explain to a stranger how to act when they just want to get their work done. Today's visitor provided positive reinforcement when Buddy broke for him. He needs more repetition with knowledgeable visitors.

The afternoon walks in the park have been going really well. The other dog owners have been assisting with Buddy's training. A side benefit is that their dogs are getting some training also. The last few days Kane and Sable have been sitting and staying as we approach which allows us to correct Buddy and back away when he is overly excited. He only gets to greet them when he and they are calm.

The greetings went well today and the pack walked differently. They seemed to be more cohesive and calmer. We walked as a group which is very different than the usual chaos - "dogs being dogs".

As we prepared to leave for the grocery store, Buddy knew it was time to go and got himself ready. He didn't want to be left behind. If he would have known it was to the grocery, he probably would have stayed home. The only time he perked up was when we passed the meat section. He was very attentive as I carried the fifteen pound of pork chops to the register.

A quick stop at the restaurant to order some take-out and then home to watch the Dog Whisperer. Well we watched the show while Buddy slept. Good for him because we picked up a few more lessons tonight, it will be a hard day for him tomorrow.


We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment. - George Eliot