25.04.12

morning run:
Alice
Ginger
George
Osita
Maggie
Linda
Amber
Steve McQueen
(8)

Hidden trail the short way: ~7k. Took a highly modified route with a strange group today but it worked out reasonably well; I threw Osita and Ginger in at the last minute. There are lots of salt workers everywhere; Amber and Steve chased a moto out where the Au Soleil Couchant road meets the road from the swimming hole. Amber was the loser getting back to me so I put her on the hook and she was good, just like Mega. We stayed that way until we got to the ocean (via the short cut across the long charco); she's good about going on and off the hook, at least. I tried with Steve several times but he really needs a collar or maybe even a harness... his bucking bronco routine is much more powerful than that of his siblings and the knot in the rope leash doesn't fall in the right spot to actually secure the lead in his case (works perfectly for Mega). I tried tying another knot in a slightly different place while we were running but it was no good - he just gets out. At least he isn't a freak about shying away from me and not letting me get near him once I've tried to get him on the leash, and both Steve and Amber listened well while running and didn't bark at people. The fatties ran well and kept up and in general everyone was good and had a good time.
GRADE: A

morning walks:
Bosha
Stella
Otto
Archie
Daisy
Xmul
Bette
Molly
(8)

Alex and Alex took these out in pairs as indicated. All good.
GRADE: A

morning swim:
Greta
(1)

Today was the first day in a while that the ocean was calm enough in the morning to get Greta out for a swim. The water was chilly and deep but at least it no longer stinks when you stir up the bottom. Our little puppy.liebling swam very well and was tired at the end. Good girl Greta.
GRADE: A