We didn't really have much confidence as handlers yet, but really wanted to help Trapper bond with his dog. Zion was already trying t
o cuddle & play with Trapper, but Trapper just didn't seem too sure about all of this.The first adventure was the car ride back to the hotel. Zion was VERY excited & not really sure yet who we all were or where we were going, but he was very happy to jump in the car. We had a hard time getting him to stay sitting on the back seat. He kept trying to get in the front with the mom & dad characters. Trapper was poking at Zion's fur and he wasn't really fond of doggie kisses all over his face. He would first giggle then cry.
Trapper fell asleep & we put dog treats in his open hands and let Zion wake him. Trapper woke up laughing and trying to wipe his hands on his new friend.
Back at the room, we had a very excited and curious dog and Trapper who keeps trying to get out of the hotel room. We helped Trapper feed his dog (and Zion was forced to share with his boy, too)... not really sure how to avoid Trapper eating dog food & treats. It seems gross, but he is interested in Zion and that is great to us.
After Zion ate, we put her in her kennel and went to eat in the hotel lobby. We were able to borrow a kennel from 4 Paws for Ability for the time we are at training...this saved us from having to pack this enormous dog item back & forth from Alaska. Trapper actually ate two hard boiled egg whites and corn. This is besides dog food, so really he ate a lot today.;)
After eating Trapper ran sprints back & forth on the court yard walk ways and then rolled in a large rain puddle...so back to the room for a bath and some bonding (we hoped) with his service dog.
We could tell right away Zion loves water or is just very curious about this boy he has been matched with. Zion didn't leave Trapper's side while he was in the bath tub.
...Now it's late and I am off to bed...because it is almost day 2 and I must rest my head!;)
Good night.
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