a Hole to Dig in...
he's gonna need a bath!
Okay, so Hootie and I have this little trust issue going on too.
I want to run.
She doesn't want me to runaway.
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She will barely let me off the leash!
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For several days in a row last week, she was letting me run around the backyard with the retractable leash out to it's fullest. Kind of a pain as it bounced around after me. I would freeze up thinking that bulky part was going to hit me. Finally, she switched to the short leash. That is easier to run with...if I don't step on it! It's not a lot of fun chocking myself!
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By Saturday I had her convinced she should prove to DH that I am worthy of being unleashed! After our morning walk, she proudly unhooked me and walked around the yard. Well, I did stay nearby for awhile. I couldn't help myself though. DH was watching through the window. Hootie was being all smuggish and I thought I'd just see how far she'd let me go. I kept 30 or so feet away from her, not daring to go back towards the house. Needless to say, once she caught up with me (which I totally gave in and dropped on my side so she could come near) she wasn't too happy. Then she had to go home and say, "You were right" to DH.
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My point is, when you see these pictures of me bouncing about and having fun, note the leash I get to drag with me. I guess I need to keep reminding myself this family is a keeper and they are kind of possessive of me. Could be worse I suppose.
Hootie found this great patch of burr-free grass for me to run in.
It was awesome!!! I was about done running when I smelled something and had to investigate...
Hootie didn't let me dig long enough for my liking. I never did find what I was looking for either. On the walk home Hootie mentioned something about the reason we went to the grassy area was so I could keep relatively clean and NOT need another bath.
It was a fun walk! :)
~W
