Initial meetings

Mom and I took a drive out to Ellensburg today where we met a delightful half Doberman, half lab named Buddy. Playful as a puppy, and with the potential to be a real good friend, he's quite an amazing dog. Since his current owners will be moving, and cannot take him along we've decided to bring him out to Yakima for a couple weeks--sort of a test run, if you will--to see how he adjusts and whether he'll make a good traveling companion for the next leg of the upcoming hike.

Once we arrived in town, Mom took off and Buddy and I spent a little over an hour walking around Yakima. Though he likes to tug and gets sidetracked from time-to-time, I can tell that he won't be difficult to train. He's certainly a curious fellow, and was fully amiable to all those we came across.

He's currently boarding at a friend's place. She has a carriage barn in her backyard that should provide for a comfortable sleep. I know that Buddy was feeling a bit insecure when I left this evening. He doubtlessly felt the stress of separation from family and familiar surroundings; however, I hope that the time we spend training tomorrow will build the foundation of trust and allow him to get comfortable in this new place.