So we only have a very limited time left with the handsome Clark and we are making the most of it! We have been on some lovely walks, had plenty of cuddles and generally enjoying our time with him.
He is doing really well with my mum and mum in law on the days he spends with them (when I am at work) and is getting better at going for walks with them. His aversion to walking with anyone but me is reducing and Rob, mum and mum in law are all managing to get him to go further and for longer. He is too good at getting out of his harness by refusing to walk forwards and then disappearing back out of his harness but bless him he doesn't run away he just stands there looking about! He is doing really well and will have to get used to walking with out me for when he goes to Gill & Lisa.
On Thursday we met up with some lovely WFT's called Sid and Sally and their 'staff' for a walk and meal at a local pub. We had a lovely time and Clark was very good. He came into the pub with us and sat happily for a while. The noise and people began to worry him a little so we put him back in the car after 30 mins or so. He loves the car and happily settled down in his crate for a snooze.
We have also been up to the Dam for quite a few walks as the levels have dropped and left a lot of grassy space to gallop and play. We decided it was a great opportunity to let Clark off his lead fully for the first time and it went very well, he really loves to chase the girls for a short while so after we had let them have a real gallop about and were a little less feisty we let him off. He did nail poor Molly but after grabbing her he let go and ran on, dear Molly is already worried about him but she is better with him whilst he was running about after a bit.
He is keen to run about but today after chasing about yesterday he was happy just to amble about today, his mind is willing but his body less so. :( He had a dose of Metacam last night to aid his aches and pains but he was still stiff today, poor baby.
This week Lisa & Gill are coming down to take Clark out for some walks and spend some time with him in readiness for their adoption in November. We shall be preparing them and him as much as we can in order that he settles in quickly. We all know it is going to be hard for him (and us) as he is so bonded to me but he will get there with patience and love. Gill & Lisa have plenty of that to give and will make the transition as easy as they can for him.
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