Be gentle

I guess some of what I say about the dogs has been sinking in. The other day I was at Sue's house telling her elder Jack Russell to get down. Savannah ignored me and kept poking me, so I (gently!) pushed her to the floor. Sam, in a perfect imitation of me, said, "Don't shove her!" I explained I was being very gentle. She still was upset and leaned over to pet Savanah, which made the old girl very happy. Our dogs get mangled by Sam, and loved, but the little terrier gets nothing but gentle care. Maybe something about the size?

We have gone bike riding a few times lately. She bikes about 30 feet and wants to walk. I end up carrying the bike home. Sort of discouraging. She bikes very well with her training wheels, but she doesn't want to go far at all.