Taking Cleo Home

Today was a long one, but we made a few awesome steps in the right direction.  There were a lot of speeches and lectures.  The morning was a bit of a blur.  We went over our journals like we do every morning, then a pet insurance representative came to enlighten us about that, then we had a whole lecture about what toys a Labrador can and can not tear to pieces - all those that can not be torn apart are safe.  Also, about playtime, our doggies all need some dog on dog rough housing.  In the afternoon we did some training on walking with our dogs, "sit stays", and retrieval.  Finally, we he'd a lecture on healthcare.  A long, long day!
       I was very excited over retrieval!  That is one of the most helpful skills Cleo can do, as I drop everything now.  The commands for retrieval are "take it", "hold it", and "give it".  The added command for Cleo to place it in my lap is "lap" before I say "give it".  She picked a glove up off of the floor and placed it in my lap.  That is progress!
       Tomorrow is the day I get to take Cleo back to the hotel with me.  I'm nervous.  I know to place her blanket on her hotel bed will make her feel more comfortable.  I am trying to stake out the spots where she can do her business.  I will have to take her to CPL to play.  Feeding her and grooming her is my responsibility, but also is cuddling and bonding with her.  I am nervous and excited, but we will be fine!