Dog running with Buddy and dog walking with Sam

Buddy and I didn't encounter any anxious squirrels this morning thank goodness because I may have run into this morning if he would've darted in front of me.  See Spot Run is taking tomorrow off as far as running is concerned and probably Saturday too.  My legs need a rest.  Buddy did well today although he was fairly afraid of the trashmen (actually the sound of their truck I think.)  Sam Sam really thought he was in trouble when he was left behind too.  Poor guy.  I think I was forgiven though when I came back and got him as he trotted down the driveway with his leash in his mouth and his tail just a waggin.

Dog running with Buddy and the squirrel we spooked

Buddy surprises me all the time.  He's still pretty timid around other dogs and people.  We've been working on this for awhile with him (for those who don't know, we rescued Buddy at the age of 9 back in December 2008.)  So, this morning we've just started our run and we're coming up on a large tree on our left.  Buddy is on my left.  I didn't see the squirrel, Buddy didn't see the squirrel and I'm thinking the squirrel didn't see us until we were right by the tree.  The squirrel takes off right in front of us and Buddy darts after the squirrel.  The squirrel runs in front of us so as Buddy goes after the squirrel, he runs to his right which is right in front of me.  Luckily this was early in our run and my legs weren't tired yet.  I was able to dodge Buddy and avoid a collision with him but I was SO proud of him for actually being interested in the squirrel and not cowering.  That is improvement!!  Yea Buddy!!