Out of the Fog

Finally today is a much improved day since the crash-and-burn of Tuesday. I was still in a lot of pain, but my outlook was bright enough to try to train Moto again. These cool Fall-like mornings have been delightful and Moto was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and eager to work. Heeling was pretty nice. He still doesn't completely understand the concept of remaining in position but he's actually trying. Flaring butts and wide sits are our next big problem to work out.
But most exciting was the broad jump, retrieve over high and go-outs. Dee gave me one of her Boston's cots and it works perfectly as a go-out device. My mat was working OK but sometimes he'd approach it from the side, or not turn as tightly as I liked. With this raised cot he HAS to turn tight. Boy he understood the concept once it was that clear and we made extremely rapid progress. To my delight he did an Obedience regulation go-out. I got greedy and threw in directed jumping (throwing a toy over correct jump) and he did it just great and had a ball. It was thrilling, and just the shot in the arm I needed. Once again I have a flicker of hope we may be able to eventually enter the obedience ring together.
After work I had an adjustment at the chiropractor and I wasn't too badly out of alignment and then treated myself to a much-needed massage. This talented gal spent the entire 1/2 hour on my left hip, the source of so much pain. While the pain is not altogether gone it's much improved.
Hubby continues to be Mr. Wonderful and topped off a beautiful day by taking me out to dinner. So here I am, happily blogging with five dogs scattered around my desk. Life is indeed good again.