Learning to be a dog...

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Yesterday F Scott took his first real walk on a leash. I just took Scott and Harlow (I think he would have been traumatized by the beagles’ constant stops to mark). I used the brace lead so Scott would be close to Harlow. At first he wasn’t too sure about the leash, but since Harlow seemed to be enjoying herself Scott walked along beside her. We just did a walk around our block. A long the way we met some small children and their mom who wanted to pet Scott. He was very shy and we took time introducing the children to him. Eventually he calmed down enough to let the children pet him. He even wagged his tail a bit. We will walk some more today.

Scott is also getting use to the day-to-day household sounds. This week he overcame his fear of the sound the washer and dryer makes (good thing since has to walk past them to get to our bedroom). Today I was grinding brown rice to make flour. Scott dashed out of the kitchen when I began the first batch. But by the third batch he was laying comfortably behind me enjoying the cool wood floor.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Sounds like a very smart boy! He just needs a little time to adjust to the new world! Thanks for giving him the opportunity!!

[cheryl & oliver]

Nina that is so great, all these wonderful firsts for him...Blesss you for doing this...