Each matching visit with my dogs has always been exciting and nerve wracking. My strongest memory is of Sandie bouncing on two feet like Tigger on her matching visit and I was wondering what kind of a crazy dog they had brought me.
So on to the arrival of Annie...... First of all the GDMI always comes in and talks a bit about the dog. It's always difficult to remember that bit because you are thinking 'Hurry up! Get the dog out if the car!'. When Annie came in she was a typical shepherd and ignored me. She did a big busy in the garden. Feeling her she was like a golden retriever in size, body and ears. Her face, markings and personality are very much German shepherd. I immediately thought she was dinky she is in between the size of Sandie (27kg) and Connie (32kg). We chatted some more and then I put the harness on. Iti immediately found out she sits at doors, stairs and kerbs. Quite a change for me. Berry and Connie stood and Sandie sat for about 1 week when they decided she hated it. We set off at a very good speed which I am not sure the GDMI thought I would keep up. I did keep up thanks to my running with my PAs keeping me fit. That's the thing with a cane you are really limited speed wise and so it can take a while to build up fitness again when you get a new dog.
The walk was good although I learnt I am using old commands so I need to brush up on my skills during training.
When we returned to the house Annie had some water then helped herself to a kong wubba and chilled out in the dog bed. She even licked my face which apparently means I am very honoured. It seemed like she was quite happy to stay. I took some photos to help me through the 3 weeks until training and then they left.
So here I am with 3 full days until Wednesday. It will be my longest training so far and my first time in a hotel. I will write more about that another day.
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