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Coach Ursala: 8/6 - Couch to 5K with Coach Ursala

Dog standing on a downed tree trunk
Up and over that tree—easy!
Well, I've been retired a week now, and I think it's safe to say I'm a natural. I have made it my mission to make sure my foster family goes on long walks every day. That's how I have learned about a bunch of new surfaces. Since last Saturday, I've had the opportunity to learn about walking on blacktop, concrete, bricks, wooden bridges, metal bridges, mulch, and even how to climb over a tree truck! When we're walking, I make sure we keep up the pace, so L and J call me "Coach" sometimes. (It's ok, you can call me Ursala—I'm not formal.)

Cat sitting between two muzzled dogs on dog beds.
Miss Thing likes to sit next to my bed.
Miss Thing and I have come to an agreement that I can usually have a dog bed, although she likes to come and sit next to me sometimes. I don't mind, as long as I have my bed. The beds themselves are another challenge, because sometimes I fall off the side, but I am getting a little better at not doing that. Except today when I fell asleep with my tail in the water bowl (L was going to take a picture of me, but I asked her not to share it—so embarrassing!)

Black dog curled up in a crate with food and water bowls.
This is me in my crate.
It turns out that during the week, both L and J have to go to work sometimes, which means that Mr. G and I stay home alone in our crates. I have a bed in my crate now and blankets, so I like that, although as soon as anyone gets home, I am ready to go, go go! I also sleep in my crate at night, and I will let L know if I am ready to go out in the morning. Inside the house, I can walk on hardwood floors without problems and I also learned to do the stairs this week.

Black dog with white paws lying on rainbow print dog bed
See my white socks?
This week, I also discovered that I really like meeting people. There are a lot of people to meet out in the world, and I just want to get to know all of them. When we pass people on walks, I try to say "Hi!" to all of them. I also like to do cuddle time at home with J. He likes to do "hug time" with me and Mr. G.

Anyway, I'm really enjoying my time here, but I can't wait to find my furever home. I know it's going to be greyt. Everyone who meets me says that I am such a sweetheart and also so cute. I have white socks and a white tip on my tail—very distinguished!

Bye for now!
Ursala