Dog Walkers are Nice!

As told by Lucas

"Mom, we met a really nice person at the dog run and she taught us some sign language."

This woman from Minnesota had a dog named, Scooter and she knew the kids were from Canada as soon as they said the word 'about'. Apparently, Canadians say it 'softer' than Americans. The kids found out that this lady used to be a school teacher and sometimes she had to communicate with her students using sign language. She taught the kids a few words in sign as Willow and Scooter played together.

She told them that a thousand days in school couldn't teach them as much as they would learn on the kind of trip we were on!

How true is that!

We've certainly discovered that dog walkers are generally kind and friendly people and are thrilled that the children are gaining confidence socializing with new adults and doggies in a safe setting. There is not a dog that goes by that Josh does not ask to pat!

Often, the kids have a story to tell about the dogs and dog walkers they meet when they take Willow out. This one was extra special.