Today was an introduction to schedule changes. I had to get up extra early to get my car to Joe at Corral Auto Repair. Everyone seemed to adapt well to the upset day. 

Took some time on this deliciously cool day to give Mico an extra long slow walk to Gregory Park. He enjoyed taking treats and met some very loud young girls at the fountain. He won’t offer me a sit yet but at least he’s taking treats. It’s a start.

Brand had a long day so napped in the evening. We didn’t get outside for leash work and screensaver training until nearly midnight. It was an adventure. He offered sit and gave me regular attention. We slowly made our way around St. Francis School. He was a little wild child at first. Mico seemed more interested in stretching and treats. Brand was most apprehensive of shadows. Of course, he’s an Alaskan Springtime puppy so he hasn’t really been outside when it was dark. I made the shadows fun and not scary. He seemed to process. He didn’t seem to mind the wet grass and sidewalk from the sprinklers. He was a little apprehensive about the sprinklers in the play yard. He eventually caught up to us not wanting to be left standing out at the end of his leash all alone.

Mico heard Jean & the girls leaving for their walk and didn’t want to go home. He stood under the neighbor’s tree and was reluctant to walk toward the house. He really has an issue with Jean.

Brand was a little trooper about the steps. I know one boy who is going to sleep well tonight.