A Boy and his Dog
Another week has flown by, and although I’m not super busy every day, I don’t seem to lack things to occupy my time. Training Cardiff has hit a standstill, as I haven’t spent enough time in different environments for her to be able to listen well when distracted. She’s awesome in any room in the house, but take her out where the wind is blowing, birds are flying by, and all her best friends (or soon to be) are walking and she zones out and just doesn’t hear me. Not her fault, but feels frustrating. I need to work harder and get her better able to handle it, which will be easier as she continues to mature.
On a totally different note, Princess A visited us and we discovered that she is Cardiff’s Favorite Person Ever. She spends all her time around me, and knows my parents very well, and meets new dogs and walkers daily. But Princess A was there the first day when she was picked up, and Cardiff apparently imprinted on her. They’ve spent a few visits together since, but not enough to account for the attachment and constant attention on her highness. Love ya, kid!
Plans for another trip are in the works, and I’m looking at a couple locations but still need to book. I’ve been dragging my feet and have to work connections for the water and drainage on the trailer, which I will likely need to know this next trip.
I also got a chance to visit where I used to work; I had lunch with a good friend and caught up with a few people there. It was fun being back at the old stomping grounds!
We still have the kiddy pool in the backyard, and she’s gotten very comfortable jumping in and out, as well as fighting and biting the water coming from the hose. Below, you’’l see us on a walk, her lounging in some iceplant, and then both of us looking down at the phone laying in the bottom of the pool.
