[Cagdu] Wonder

[robert stigile]

Hello All,
I met today, with the Trainers from GDA.
We worked along Ventura Blvd, a very busy place, with winds in 
the high 60's or 70's, it was very difficult to hear traffic.
Wonder, crossed intersections, in a straight line, and in one 
instance, stopped in the middle of the street because a car was 
in the cross walk and he had no where to go.
He is back to doing a great job, and is resting comfortably in 
his usual spot in the Living Room.
This is all great news, with him coming to convention with me.
The bad news, is that he is getting mentally tired, so the 
trainers said that if I let him go at his pace when working, he 
will be fine for a while, but if I try to push him, he will tire 
more quickly.
Even though he has the physical ability of a puppy, his mind is 
tiring, which they said is usual for most working dogs.
So, probably in the next year, depending on how he does, he will 
head towards retirement.  If he is not doing well, then we will 
head toward retirement earlier.
See you all in a few days.

Robert Stigile