On the Go

I like this picture because it captures our lives for the last couple of weeks: something of a blur!

The early weeks and months of puppyhood are important for socialization, so we've tried to get Alfie out into as many different environments, and around as many different people, as possible.

One of this week's stops was the grocery store.

Ready?

Alfie examines a change in the flooring before trotting down the aisles with me.

Another day, we went for a little jaunt downtown.

What in the world is this?

Up...

...and down...the courthouse steps!

This morning, we stopped by a farmer's market.

Hey, don't we need some lettuce?

In case you're worried that we're wearing out the little guy...don't! The only one getting worn out here is the driver, I think. That's because, although we go on many different walks, at this age we only walk for a very short time -- just enough for Alfie to have a good training experience -- then leave while he's still eager and happy. The funny thing is that although it may take me ten minutes or so to get ready to go, and another fifteen to twenty minutes to drive to the walk location, the walk itself may only take ten minutes! So we sometimes laugh about calling it a walk when it's really more of a drive!

In any case, Alfie loves his outings and has already learned our getting-ready routines. When the leash and jacket come out he gets all excited and bouncy, controlling himself just long enough for me to get the jacket on.

Let's go!