As I have now had my full run of shots: 6 weeks, 9 weeks and 12 weeks, I am now cleared for more intensive socialization, and I can get OUT OF THE GROCERY CART!!
Today I went to our local supermarket, and I did SO GOOD- Mommy was BEAMING.
I wore my no-pull collar (and didn't pull) and the shorter leash (which keeps me from putting my nose where it doesn't belong!) and my service dog vest.
I walked RIGHT beside Mommy, went slow (and didn't PULL!) and whenever Mom stopped, I sat down to wait for her.
I was sweet to people I met (I didn't chew on anybody!) and walked calmly and quietly thru the store.
Mom was THRILLED- but I guess I sort-of lost it around the check-out line. I started pulling (backwards) on the leash, and fighting Mommy, and eventually I started whining and barking. (sigh)
Mommy thinks that the checkout is the thing I have not been exposed to enough- and maybe since I was riding in the cart (and often asleep) by that time- I'm not used to the tight aisle, and the people in front and behind us. Perhaps I just got too 'crowded' and wanted OUT of there.
Mommy calmed me down- and we made it through the checkout. Then we went home- and I am SO tired after my big morning out for a walk, some shopping, and my first 'floor' work at the market.
Mom will post photos from my outings, soon!
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This gal's think'n that Mommy needs to be sure to work out her muscles before Little Hamilton yanks her through the checkout line and out the door....
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