tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post3245800721775558259..comments2023-10-20T17:27:28.027+01:00Comments on Walking Barefoot in the Sand: Necessary ImprisonmentJust Jess for nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250050080448577898noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-81989157767693399982013-02-12T14:23:05.590+00:002013-02-12T14:23:05.590+00:00Yes, identifying with what Jennifer has said on th...Yes, identifying with what Jennifer has said on this. Being allowed out for a while is always nice and I think necessary. In my case I was lucky as I had family living closer to me and it only took them around 2.5 hours to come to see me. Also, after the first week, time away from our dogs for just some leisure time for ourselves was encouraged all be it not too much of it. Say a trip to the pub or dinner out or something was something I did once or twice. And yes, as I am in a relationship, not being able to see my own girlfriend was difficult at times but god bless the phone and the ability to text I say. :) Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855841478451621230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-26151410126205855102013-02-09T11:54:42.638+00:002013-02-09T11:54:42.638+00:00Training is definitely one of the most challenging...Training is definitely one of the most challenging things you will ever do, and being away from people you know makes it even more difficult. I remember my cousins coming to visit me in Cork (which is 8 hours away from where my parents live) on the Sunday, and I was allowed out to spend a few hours with them. It was lovely to be in their home and go for a relaxing walk without a dog and without having to think where I was going.<br />Hopefully you'll be training with nice people and that will make it a lot easier.<br />Good luck with it all.<br />Jen x<br />Jennyhttp://ojdoherty.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-74615077517828844552013-02-09T02:03:04.633+00:002013-02-09T02:03:04.633+00:00Wishing you well! Wishing you well! Becky Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-63853000365706572872013-02-09T01:04:20.243+00:002013-02-09T01:04:20.243+00:00I can understand the importance of the confinement...I can understand the importance of the confinement with your new dog. Not only is there so much to learn, but a month is the time it takes to form new habits and so, I suspect to at least begin to bond with your dog. <br /><br />The stress must be awful. And you are right, just being away from home is stressful too. <br /><br />I hope your confinement won't include a blog blackout. <br /><br />Mango MommaDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-33169361470010721082013-02-08T19:23:16.557+00:002013-02-08T19:23:16.557+00:00This was interesting to hear from your perspective...This was interesting to hear from your perspective. I just received news that my last Future Leader Dog puppy, "Scout" was issued to her partner last Tuesday and is now "training" with that person until the end of the month. Just about the same time frame that you are! It is likely I will get to meet the new team next weekend--that is, if all goes as planned. Best wishes to you during your "imprisonment." Thanks for sharing!pattibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381148432878794362noreply@blogger.com