Sep 17, 2011: TTC! And More Swimming.

This morning Thurmon went on his first subway ride. There was no barking, however he did have to be more or less hauled through the door on the leash. But at least he got on the first train, so I think we've got a good base to build on.

We just went one station, so that we could walk back through the ravine. We met some dogs and Thurmon did ok on leash greeting - not quite as hyperactive and jumpy. He swam in the creek - remembered right away from last weekend how to swim, and went in for a paddle even without the inducement of a thrown stick. He also discovered the joy of coming out of the water and rolling in the dry creek bed area - covering himself in sand. What a mess!

I tried rinsing him off when we got home, but he was pretty freaked out by the jet spray on the hose, so I mostly had to towel him down and comb and brush to get out as much sand as possible. As the day has gone by he has dried out, and I've found more sand particles on the floor where he's been napping. He looks pretty much as good as new by now!