I met Doll and Prion's owner at the half-way point, forty-five minutes between each of our homes. I couldn't help but feel sorry for this family who not only has met with very unfortunate circumstances that are forcing them to move from Alaska later this month, but also the fact that they are unable to bring their dogs on the move and clearly wish they could. Both dogs jumped right into my car and licked their owner's face as she hugged and kissed them good-bye.
They were great travellers for the drive home. When I parked the car in the garage, they hid in my car for three hours before I could coax them out (food worked for Doll but not Prion). They were definitely frightened and nervously watched me as I attached leashes to their collars. To their credit, they did not growl or threaten me, although they were clearly distressed. The walk was uneventful. When testing their recall on a leash, neither dog felt comfortable coming to me when I called them. Hopefully tomorrow they will feel more relaxed.
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