This morning Ari took me to an off-leash dog park, and I showed those 4-legged dogs a thing or two! I fit right in with the pack, even though I think I’m the boss. Ari learned that when you bring a tripawd to a dog park, you will be asked “what happened to his leg?” many, many times. Somebody said there’s another tripawd that comes to the park too. I frolicked until I was very tired, and then she helped me up into the van, and I slept the whole way home. I had a blast!
I also decided that I like having ointment rubbed on my paws, that fish oil tastes great, and that I like playing in big leaf piles. I’m learning to keep all of my toys in one spot, and the cat and I are getting along really well.
At home, we spent all day working on my separation anxiety. I was just nervous b/c I lived at the Vet and shelter for four months, and I’d seen so many people I’d liked leave and not come back. All day long Ari put on her getting-ready-to-go stuff, but then didn’t. Or she did, but would come back before I even got a chance to whine. I’d be waiting on the other side of the door when she came back in. It got to the point where I didn’t even bother getting up when she left, because she kept coming right back anyways! So now I’m not too worried about it, she leaves and comes back a lot! Although the longest she’s been gone so far is around 15 minutes; I’m not sure yet what I’ll do when she’s gone for hours.
Anyways. Another great day!