Graduating

Mr. Hanky is graduating. Graduating to leash dragging.

Leash dragging? Huh? He is to the part in the invisible fence training where we have to let go of the leash. We all know how hard it is sometimes to let go. We expend way more energy holding on, than we do releasing.

He had his first adventure in leash dragging tonight. He stayed well away from the boundaries, and enjoyed running to and fro. There were no major distractions, like a wotten wabbit, or a squirrely squirrel. Thank goodness, I'd have been a nervous wreck! I know that day will come, but on his solo leash drag, I wanted it to be a positive experience. And it was. Of course, if one is dragging a leash one must also pee on it. He didn't fail us on that one!

It's fun to measure his progress. To measure any type of progress. To hold on to our trust, and to let go of the leash. Whatever leash it may be.