My constant companion and stalwart training partner to get
ready for this journey is Votzy.
Votzy is a ten year old golden retriever. He is an excellent walker, he is a friend to
all, and he loves to visit with anyone who will pet him. When the hot weather set in, he became less interested in
long training sessions, but was more
than willing to step out for short runs two or three times a day.
Last Saturday, August 17th we set
off for Perry County, Pennsylvania where Votzy will spend the next two months
with my nieces and nephews.
His packing was a little easier than mine:
1 bed
roll(his favorite flokati rug)
1 blue
travel bag with toys, treats and preventive meds for fleas, ticks and heart worm
three 20# bags of dog food.
His biggest challenge will be sharing the
spotlight with Bowker an 8 month old cocker/poodle puppy.
We arrived on Sunday a little bit subdued by the presence of
the puppy. Bowker has learned to do an
amazing “army crawl” with legs splayed out behind and head down commando
fashion. Votzy hasn’t figured it out
yet, but he knows there are treats involved.
When he does learn it, maybe we will see them on YouTube.
Thanks Paul, Jodi, Katie and Nick for taking Votzy into your
home.
Buen Camino, Votzy !
