Progress Report: MaiTai

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        Progress Report  Mai Tai
We paws for a moment to give you a report on Mai Tai's progress.
Peeing on paper A-
Playing with ball A
Told to sit A
Smelling people's feet A
Coming when called B
Putting head in shower D
Running away with kleenex D
Chewing on shoes of either sex D
Amid the debris-strewn floor, one toy stands out. It is a foot-long furry skunk. A recent gift from Mai Tai's aunt Mary.    There is now new game called "Pass the Skunk." The game proceeds as follows: First, let Mai Tai know you have the skunk. Next, roll the skunk into a ball and throw it as far as possible. Mai Tai will then tear away to capture the skunk, and bring it back in triumph.The next step is to distract him and quickly snatch the skunk, and again throw it as far away as possible. The game continues until both players are tired.
Mai Tai has had all of his required shots, micro-chip and a dog license. He made his first trip out into the wide wide smell-filled world. Somewhat uneasy, with tail down. Interested in bird poop, trees, grass, and meeting people. Returning home, his tail was raised, and he wanted to run. Tail raised up is the sign of a happy dog.
While getting some assorted sweet peppers from the fridge, the bag spilled and peppers went all over the floor. Mai Tai quickly grabbed a large yellow one, and took off like a bullet. He hid under the lounge on the lanai, knowing that I couldn't reach him. I captured him after a bit, along with most of the pepper. He has brought great joy into our life.

         Aloha
         Grant