The Anticipation and the hard work and too much fun is kicking in. I am really tired today, not used to such a rigorous schedule. Today we practiced correcting Guide Dog mistakes, first using the Juno handle and then with the dog. Melanie did really well, there were only a couple of little mistakes, but ones that need to be addressed and the next time she did it, it was perfect. The instructors also handed out dog booties for dogs working in extreme weather, riding escalators, or even areas that may have glass or other substances to hurt the dog's feet. They come in small, medium and large and, of course, Melanie got the small size. We put them on and it was so cute, because the booties look like little red sneakers and the dogs first start walking around picking their feet up higbecause it feels so strange, but they finally get the hang of it.
This afternoon, one of the kennel personnel gave a talk and demonstration on T-Touch, various massage-type hand movement massas over the dog for every possible ailment they might have. When I was done, I needed a massage too. The good thing is tomorrow is a free day and I can just relax with Melanie, take a picnic lunch out on the grounds and listen to the waterfall while having my lunch and playing with Melanie. This is the life!
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