Walking to Heel...

The last ten days or so have been spent very quietly. I have much to learn about Toby Too and he has a great deal to learn about what I expect of him. So we have walked.

At first he was spooked by some of the more unusual sights,like this giant boot lives in the Enchanted Forest,opposite the old watermill.
We have trudged many miles along the pathwaysand through farmland and beautiful countryside.The weather has been wonderful.Toby has sniffed and explored to his heart's content -

on an extendable lead.

He has seen sheep, horses, cattle,pheasants, rabbits, dogs and cats.

At some point in his short past someone has taught him to sit, to shake pawsand also to sit and wait for his lead to be put on him.
He has manners.
It is just that he forgets everythingwhen he gets excited.

He gets excited when he sees, rabbits, cats, dogs,

sheep, cattle, pheasants...

Luckily, I know a woman who can help me.She is a dog trainer, of 20 years experience, and she lives just down the road.

As soon as it can be organised this handsome dog and I will be taking lessons.I have no doubt that I have more to learn than the dog,so it could take some time.

As you can see, Harry and Toby-Too work well together.