Kennel Cough continued

Ok, I’ve lost track of the days now. It feels like it’s been forever!

The dogs are going stir crazy as it’s nearly impossible to take them for long walks where we won’t bump into anyone. They’ve been going out at about 9:30 to try and avoid other dogs but it’s very hard! I’ll cautiously say that the coughing seems to be fading now, they finally had a good run on Sunday night which was flat out chasing so should really have opened their lungs and no coughing afterwards which must be a good sign. No coughing after barking or playing now either from Mollie or Dylan, and just little “peffs” from Kim.

Fingers crossed we can make the British Champs, we desperately need them to stop by Thursday at the latest otherwise we’ll have to pull, it’s not fair risking so many other dogs from all over the country.

Dylan and I worked through his trick repertoire today, he really makes me laugh with his mad enthusiasm. I like working with Kim on tricks because she’s so smart, but she’s always working for the reward, not because she really just loves working with me or doing tricks. Dylan is the opposite, the reward is nice but he really just enjoys working with me and doing something. I guess that’s the mythical “drive” everyone keeps talking about!

He’s really not that bright though. I held the honey-spoon out for him to lick after making the dogs some throat-soothing mixture, and it took me quite a while to convince him that yes, he had licked one side clean but there was another side to lick as well. Not sure whether that’s a collie thing, a male thing or just a Dylan thing though!