The word for today in Annie’s world is “GO”.  We went on our first walk with the dogs since the bad weather set in last November. Iowa did a great job leading the way. He was eager to go, and I needed to go for health reasons. Jerry and May also got going.

 

The obstacles we avoided thanks to Iowa’s guidance included two large sewer grates, a parked car, a few passing cars and one stop sign controlled intersection.

 

Iowa and I did have a conversation as to when to cross over to the driveway of our house. He wanted to begin a bit too early. I wanted a more direct line.  Let’s say we compromised, my husband laughing as we negotiated.

I said,

“Forward,”

Iowa went a few steps, then would stop and look right at the house. Jerry said we weren’t opposite yet.

We repeated this dance until Jerry judged we were aligned and I got the okay to go.

 

If Iowa had his way we would have angled and I would lose my bearings.

Jerry said I shouldn’t be so perfectionistic, Iowa knew where to take us.

 

The lesson for the day, go with your dog.