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I declined seeing my two morning dogs today because it was cold and snowing. My first afternoon client texted me, telling me she hadn't taken her dog out for her morning walk and asked if I was still going to take her to the dog park. I would have been happy to stay home, but I agreed to take the dog, no complaints or negative comments. This client is one who lost her mother to COVID a couple weeks ago and she has taken a month off of work because so many of her clients are insensitive to the grief of her loss and today is having her family over for dinner. Her mother cooked all the meals, never ate out, and now there is dad, all alone. When we returned from the dog park, I admired a beautiful bouquet of flowers she has. She said that since she lost her mother, she has the realization that instead of sending everyone flowers, she will in the future send money for, or order meals for people after all of this. Her father can cook, but he just hasn't been the family cook.
Went to the dog park and the wind was blowing hard and it was bitter cold. People came and didn't stay long, but I have made a 45 minute commitment so I stayed. Darn, it was cold! But the dog ran and got some good exercise, so she will be more knocked out when the house is filled with family this evening.
Then I normally take another dog to another dog park after this. Since I was out, I thought I'd just go do it. While at the dog park with this dog, I texted the client and told her about her dog's activities and that it was bitter cold. She responded that she was surprised I would even go out in this cold weather. Her dog was happy to fetch the ball for most of our 45 minutes there. I snuggled in blankets and many layers and used the chuck-it to toss the ball for the dog. It was so cold!
Cold yes, but all the snow that the sun shone on melted. Snow in the shade and shadows is still there, but only 1/3 of an inch.
Went to the dog park and the wind was blowing hard and it was bitter cold. People came and didn't stay long, but I have made a 45 minute commitment so I stayed. Darn, it was cold! But the dog ran and got some good exercise, so she will be more knocked out when the house is filled with family this evening.
Then I normally take another dog to another dog park after this. Since I was out, I thought I'd just go do it. While at the dog park with this dog, I texted the client and told her about her dog's activities and that it was bitter cold. She responded that she was surprised I would even go out in this cold weather. Her dog was happy to fetch the ball for most of our 45 minutes there. I snuggled in blankets and many layers and used the chuck-it to toss the ball for the dog. It was so cold!
Cold yes, but all the snow that the sun shone on melted. Snow in the shade and shadows is still there, but only 1/3 of an inch.
