Ginger and I had a fun day of shopping (at Pet Smart), visiting (Charlie and I's office staff), and the vet today. Ginger rode in her collapsible carrier and loved it. She wasn't too fond of one of the clerks at Pet Smart though. She growled and started barking at her when she got loud and came towards us too quickly. I couldn't tell if she was protecting me or feeling threatened herself. As soon as the lady backed away, she stopped. Other people the rest of the day held her and she snuggled up in their arms like they were long lost friends. The vet gave her a clean bill of health in all ways and didn't want to let go of her. When we got home, she took a nap and started playing with all her new toys we got at Pet Smart. I can't quite tell which is her favorite yet, but I think it's a toss up between her blue stuffed dachshund and her ball. She's not crying near as much tonight when I leave her alone in the crate because she has the toys to occupy her attention. Hopefully, that will help when it's time for me to go to bed tonight. I'm hoping I've worn her out enough today that she will sleep soundly all night.
Other firsts today for her was walking on a leash. She follows me very well... but there is one small problem... she wants to walk between my legs rather than to the side of me. I could easily step on her if I didn't hold my arm out straight on a very short leash so she can't quite get between the legs. We did a few training runs in the driveway and up and down the porch tonight. She seems to be learning things very quickly, so that makes me happy of course. I made her a little quilted monogramed coat to wear outside this morning. She loves it as you can tell in this photo.
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