Bliss

You can't put a price on happiness. I bailed on a very expensive agility seminar this weekend and I don't have one ounce of regret. Enough agility for awhile. Instead, I spent time with Shane on our now blissful walks around the neighborhood. One lesson and he's almost fixed. I had no idea he was so fearful on our walks. I just thought he was crazy.

Frank and I would chase Shane around the house while he ran from the harness. He barked and barked once we got outside. It was just so stressful. Now that I know he is afraid of EVERYTHING, Shane walks with me in a heel position. Because he is no longer out front protecting me, he relaxes and actually enjoys our walks. No barking. He waits by my side at the door for the leash. No more chasing him around the house. I barely give him any treats anymore. No more stopping when cars go by. He keeps going like it's no big deal. He just loves walking now. All this after 3 days. We do have a few sticky points to work on, like the house with the barking dogs, so the trainer taught me desensitization techniques.

More bliss on Saturday. I accompanied Fran down to San Antonio to play with sheltie puppies. I'm not shopping, just looking. What a fun afternoon. Basking in the sheltieness. There is nothing like a puppie.