I had to laugh at some of what you wrote - Durango has a little vest he wears (to hold my keys, poop bags and a side mesh pocket so he can carry his own poop) and he loves it. He feels so special. It was so hot today, I left it at home.
And I was thinking - I need something that says Shepherd in Training! Lol - I know what you mean about how special the time is spent with them and people wanting to touch. Shepherds are so handsome and regal looking, everyone wants to come pet him.
We worked a lot on heeling, some sit and stays and keeping him focused on me. We saw a dog and owner walking towards us, we turned the corner and I made sure to correct him everytime he looked back to see if the dog was nearby.
So after being so brave when seeing other dogs and people, but when he saw a large pink rubber ball on the curb, he kept trying to get behind me and investigate at the same time - he was scared of it!
I had some feelings of guilt when we got home - Jazz was so excited to see us and she sniffed him all over - I know she wanted to go with. Our walk was long and hot - so it would have been tough on her. But I will take the two on a shorter walk tonight when it is cooler.
All this walking is gonna be good for me too!
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