At school today, Saoirse struggled with the same thing she always does -- not being able to focus in crowds. That was even the main lesson for today. We were sent into the store, with instructions to walk the aisles and get our dogs to stop and sit and pay attention to us when we got near people. Saoirse didn't cooperate once. She isn't aggressive or jumpy with people or other dogs, but she has no respect for personal space. When she sees a human, her nose seizes control from her brain, and she goes right in. We have a lot of practicing to do this week.
When we were supposed to be heeling through the crowded front part of the store, she saw a dad and two kids. One was a four or five year old, and one was barely over a year. They had wispy, curly hair and a distinct interest in meeting Saoirse. It is possible that puppy thought she was meeting her own baby, and I had to use the usual correction, not usually uttered in public. "Don't lick the baby!"
Watching that cute little kid toddle around was a glimpse into the near future. Valerie is so good at getting around on two legs, even though she has yet to take a step without holding on. Her mommy sent pictures this afternoon that were so cute I literally squealed. She looks so grown up and very much a part of her world, not merely an observer. Just try not to smile looking at these pictures. It's not possible.
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