Charley has become an even greater dog. He's fairly reliable on the leash, is learning verbal commands, is easy with other dogs and people, is gentle and sweet with kids, has even made friends with a couple of cats, and is so affectionate. He's right at my side all the time. He's no longer aloof. Quite the opposite, actually -- his personality is really emerging, and he is very popular in my building and in the neighborhood.
We just returned from a 2-week driving vacation, and no one seemed to miss me, but they all missed Charley! The doorman in my building acted like he was being reunited with a long lost friend. The vacation was good too -- Charley was equally easy in a fancy hotel in Boston as he was in the woods of Maine. He still doesn't come back when I call, so I can't let him off the leash. However, one time in Maine he slipped out (leapt off the back deck in pursuit of a chipmunk, actually). He wouldn't come back when I called, but after a 30-minute wild romp in the woods, he came running back, as fast as a leopard, and straight into my arms. I took some comfort in that, but clearly we have a long way to go. In any case, I learned what a runner and jumper he is. Maybe we should do some agility training.
A bit of very disturbing news. At our 1st vet visit last month Charley tested positive for the lyme disease anti-body. The vet wants us to have another, more definitive test, and to keep a close eye on Charley. My heart broke when I got the news. I'd be devastated if he developed the disease. However, apparently, there's a good chance he won't.
That's all the news here.
I hope you're all well, and that the hurricane didn't do too much damage in your worlds. Charley and I were in Vermont when the hurricane hit, but he was a real champ. He used to hate the rain, and now he doesn't even blink!
Oh, and I beginning to think that his other part is actually Boston Terrier, because every time he meets one he really goes a little crazy. It's weird.
-Thor
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