Those are pretty cute stories!
Well, Chulita, who has had issues with taking walks since she went blind in one eye has gone on walks lately as long as it's not around here. When I've taken her to novel places, even places she has been, but spaced apart, she thinks that's grand. So, I'm proud of her for being so "brave" as long as it's someplace new and probably because nothing scary has happened at these places.
Jose`...hmmm...I guess I'm just proud of him for being him. He really hasn't done anything fantastic. But he doesn't have to, I guess. He's just such a nice little fella.
Oh, here's something. While walking him on the side walk, some little kid about 1-1/2 or 2 yrs old came up behind him and put both hands on his back side, startling him. The father didn't do anything. Jose` jumped a little out of surprise, but didn't really react in any other way. Then the kid put his face right in his face. Again, Jose` just took it. That was before I had a chance to move them apart. Then I explained to the kid (who's too young to understand, but it was for the father's benefit) that not all dogs will tolerate sneaking up behind them or letting someone shove their face up that close....that a lot of dogs would bite, soooooooo.... Anyhow, I was proud that Jose`, who's not that use to little kids was so tolerant and easy going about it...just a great little dog.