[nagdu] walk by petting was ranting

[Mardi Hadfield]

Hi Rox,  I think I will give the knee touch a try.That just might work for
Shaman. For the most part,Nala would ignore petting, but she loves children
and I guess she just can't resist them.I only use Nala once in a while as I
am trying to convince her that she is retired. She has not forgotten any of
her training and still gets excited when I dust off her harness. She does
her little dance and can't wait to get out the door! She mopes when she sees
me get Shaman dressed to go out. She no longer tries to bring me her
harness, so I guess she is starting to realize that she does not have to
work.Using her once in a while seems to keep her happy. My dogs seem to have
short necks. I tried to use Shaman with out the halti, but I find that I do
need it. He works fine either way, but for me, it is easier to feel when he
turns his head. Tami, I know what you mean, "REDNECK" attitude abounds here
in Arizona. People here seem to hate disabled people for some reason, and
they do assume that we get every thing handed to us. It is really just the
opposite. I have to fend for myself. And you are right about law suits and
lawyers. There is never enough money for that. I find that when I stay home
and don't think about what goes on when I am out in public,I have a much
better attitude about life. I keep my self busy with the rescue dogs and
their training and I have now adopted a Bearded Dragon from a reptile
rescue. I have always wanted an Iguana, but I don't have room in my small
house for one as they grow quite large.The Bearded Dragon is a smaller
animal and I just could not resist this one as he was a rescue! I like my
self much better when I don't have to deal with all the negativity out
there.I am a much calmer person when I am home with my animals. Now I have
to get ready to go to the grocery store as I have been putting it off for
several days now.  Have a great day, Mardi and Shaman,and Nala, retired.

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