February 24, 2025

Article game outside--Millie had a great time! I started to get the hang of the timing, although I am still having a hard time avoiding eye contact. The last one was almost perfect!


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  1. JudiFebruary 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM

    Ok. I must be seeing things. She is downing on an article. By choice. Happily. FANTASTIC!!! My favorite rep was the one where you tossed a treat away, she chased & ate it, and then trotted right over to the article and downed. Let’s repeat this tomorrow before we make any changed. This is awesome, simply awesome.

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  2. Jack's JourneyFebruary 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM

    💙 she adores you Ralph and she is so dang happy to be playing games alone with you. Congratulations.

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