Karma

We received a package in the mail today that both dogs were intrigued by. Their noses were working fast and furious. Lisa wanted to know what was in there that would warrant such canine interest.

It was our order from the pet store. A greyhound comb and pronged collar were not that interesting. The four natural bones, dozen compressed rawhide bones (basted in peanut butter), liver snacks, and four pounds of mini bones might have been picked up by Echo's highly trained olfactory sense. He has been known to smell food from a block away.

We only needed the comb and pronged collar, which was the incorrect size and must be exchanged. We had to spend $75 to save $10, good marketing. So we spent fifty dollars on items that we don't need. The dogs were happy as they tried out their new bones which can be eaten outside the crate without making a mess.

After wrestling the bone away from Echo, we walked to the drug store, grocery, and farmer's market. We worked on heeling, walking with head up - no sniffing. The bakery vendor at the market gave us a bone to sample. Just what he needed more dog treats. Another good marketing scheme because next week we will have to make a purchase to maintain good karma.