Samson #2 did really well today on his training task of "Let's go." He stayed on my left side with slack in his leash...Not pulling nor dragging behind and a minimum of puppy play. I was very encouraged and he almost seemed proud, too. We got a "training collar" (formerly known as a choke chain), which seems to help the process. We practice with him each day, so it was a thrill to see such progress today.
Sam marched around in his new pool yesterday. Just a molded plastic shell thing that cost hardly anything and can't be bitten and deflated. Glen went in, too, to demonstrate how to splash and enjoy the water. It's deep enough for Sam to be in to his chest, but shallow enough for him to step/climb in and out. The fun increased with the addition of pool toys: a little floaty ball and a piece of wood from somewhere in the garden. He pawed and chased those around and seemed to have fun. Soon he'll be ready for an actual swim somewhere. I had fun, too, watching him cool off.
The Tour de France was good again today. I enjoyed the ending very much. The rain is something else! Can't imagine riding that fast, downhill, in the rain. I'd be tortured. It's fun having Daniel here some days to watch, too.
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