Today I biked to the gym. The route to the gym contains much of the same ground as my 2 mile bike rides I took with Gucci. Gucci was really good at bike riding . He had about a 6 foot leash and he would have to match pace. He also would have to avoid obstacles. The biggest obstacle while riding on sidewalks was mailboxes. He was great at it. The only problem we ever had bike riding was when a dog came after us. A few times dogs that were not on leashes or stopped by electric fences came after us, and then Gucci would sometimes cross in front of me and we would crash. Most times I saw it coming and would stop and dismount. However, a few times the dog would approach silently and go after Gucci. This almost always ended in a crash. But for 95% of the rides they were uneventful, and Gucci would match my pace in perfect harmony. It was a thing of beauty to watch. As I rode today, I swear I saw him at my side.
Today was an "ok" day for Gucci. We spent a good deal of it outside in the backyard. It is hard for me to reconcile the current picture of Gucci; struggling to stands and walk with the athletic dog, who only a year ago, ran along side my bike stride for stride in perfect harmony.
The "Summer of Gucci" continues.
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