Impossible

Question: How do you define impossible?

Answer: Trying to keep the "new" wood floor free of paw prints with two dogs and five days of non-stop rain which have turned the yard into a muddy swamp.

The last few days I have worked with Echo on HEEL. He tends to walk in front, not pulling, just leading which is probably good for a guide dog. As he reaches the extent of his leash and feels a correction, he will immediately jump/run back to my side. As the walk progresses, his HEELing gets better and I provide constant reinforcement in attempt to keep him there.

We have substituted cradling and grooming for the daily exercise. Echo doesn't seem to mind and he may even like the extra TLC. It seems to have a calming effect.