Dropping Barkley off for the night after day #5 of team training, it finally hit me that this was the last time I had to leave him at the kennel. Tomorrow night I will begin my life with him forever! I am ready to begin our partnership together. I have to admit, being back here at CPL has made me second guess my ability to maintain a successful working relationship with Barkley. Many of my fears have crept back in when I think of returning home and not remembering the things that have been taught. I also remember as I listen to my classmates ask questions that you THINK are a huge deal, only to look back 10 years later and know CPL has trained us well. The huge things are small and life becomes somewhat easy.
I know that Barkley is not Delsie but I also know that I will be continually challenged figuring out the differences. Does he love the water? Delsie hated it? Will Barkley wonder at night? Delsie always stayed by my side. Will he play with other dogs? Delsie wasn't very social. How about barking? Does he hate fireworks and thunderstorms? My pretty girl didn't flinch. Delsie was a phenomenal traveler. She was so patient with me and this dumb disability. She helped me walk. All in all, she gave me life.
So yea, I am anxious to bring Barkley home, I know the huge concerns will seem small. I am ready to bond with him and grow into a team that will make CPL proud.
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