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Gerard had Pete harnessed and leashed since he got so excited around strangers, and this was his first Pooches on Parade at the park.
Gerard beamed as Pete sniffed at everyone and everything available. Periodically, he’d look back at Gerard. “Am good dog?”
“Yes.” Gerard nodded. “You’re a very good dog.”
Pete heeled and sat when told. And when two other dogs got into a scuffle, he obediently returned to Gerard’s side and stayed out of the fray.
Gerard scratched behind Pete’s ears. His heart swelled as Pete’s leg stomped the ground. He couldn’t imagine life without his dog anymore.