[nagdu] Picking up things that aren't toys

[Debby Phillips]

Schools used to teach dogs to fetch things, but don't anymore.  
It's very hard on the instructors, and many dogs who are 
otherwise great guides wouldn't pass.  I had one dog who did it 
well, and it was very handy, I will say.  But then my Nat and I 
were so close, I think she would have climbed the highest 
mountain I could find with me if that's what I wanted her to do.  
Of course, she did have her "things".  She hated water and living 
in Portland, Oregon was interesting with her, because it rains a 
lot there.  Lol.  So she'd walk so slowly.  I'd laugh at her and 
tell her that if she walked faster we'd be out of the rain.     
Peace,    Debby and Neena