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RETAIL DEBUT

Booker loves Jeep rides. So, we took one today for John to drop some stuff off and then we went to PetSmart.

You can take your dog right into the store!

He was, once again, a composed and steady citizen.

It was very crowded and you could see a moment of consideration but then that passed and he joined up. He was, as always, admired by some people. That never hurts. Many people have never seen an Airedale and it is a formidable presence. Booker has the charisma although he does not eat it up and perform at the level that Franklin did.

He sits quietly and accepts the pats and attention. That's it. Maybe he is an introvert too.

I got his glucosamine. The rescue lady highly recommends this and he was on it before we got him. It is natural, has no calories and is good for joints. Why not?

Of course, we had to visit the toy aisle. He has already crushed the tennis balls on his favorite toy. As often happens, they do not have the toy in stock any more.

That's OK. He found another dumbbell like relative of his favorite ball and carried it to the checkout.

He is doing very well. So are we.

He is fitting in, relaxing, being part of the family.

This morning we took a long walk with Franklin's best friend Bruno and his Dads. It was quite successful. They do like each other although no one is fawning over the other. Just companionable.

Booker does not bark much but he does have a "Bruno bark" that he gives when they go by the house. It is recognizable. I guess that means they are friends.

He is nice with everyone. The only thing he doesn't like much is a big dog who goes into his face. He growls him off but doesn't snap. It works.

Our life with him is gaining routine and is also getting to be many layered. More complex.

We had no idea that it would go this well. We are all blessed.

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