I decided that Bella was strong enough that I could kick it into high gear with her too! So we did and what a difference it makes... she did awesome and was happy prancing the entire time. I have been running with her while she has her shock collar on and carrying the remote.... never thought I would have to resort to a shock collar but with this little white lightening of a pup I have... I had to.
I have been teaching her that when we are running and we come across another dog on a walk or run (mostly only see people walking their dogs though... they may be smarter than me to some degree)... we step off the path, she sits and stays sitting while the other dog and owner pass. This has been a work in progress but yesterday she amazed me (and I didn't even have to zap her!) We stepped off the trail as this little furball had a Napoleon complex and was barking it's head off at Miss Bella. She calmly sat right beside me and waited for the obnoxious fellow to pass on by... much to my amazement and the furball's owner! Then we continued on our running way.
We ran through the streets of the Village of Pinehurst, past all the older homes and the great Carolina Hotel. For those of you who live in Moore County, NC... we really take our town for granted. There are people that travel to this sleepy little town from all over the world to shop at the boutiques and golf on the best courses there are to offer. Running through the historic district just maybe realize I am truly blessed to be living in such a beautiful place. Sometimes we just need to take a break or a run to full gain that appreciation again.
So this weekend, no matter where you live... stop for a moment and take in your surroundings... be thankful for what you do have and let's forget about the bad and the doubt... even for just a few short moments. Life passes us by so quickly and there is so much that we take for granted.
4.2 miles, 40 minutes and 451 calories
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