The advice given by the MSPCA was to keep Ava on a leash for three weeks before letting her have free runs. The idea is that during that time the dog and humans will form a bond, and the dog won't just run away when let off the leash.
We've taken her on a beach walk at Peel, and a little off-leash experiment at Groudle Beach. Groudle is an isolated, enclosed beach. It's also very rocky. Ava enjoyed exploring the area but kept pretty close.
Yesterday we decided on Port Erin Beach, and she enjoyed herself free running and meeting other dogs. She especially enjoyed the four bloodhound puppies we met. Puppies seem to be fascinating to her. It was the puppies first time out, and they enjoyed all of the fuss and attention from Ava and her humans.
We noticed a sign outside The Bay Hotel, "Dog welcome with well behaved owners". The Beloved went to the bar for a round of Coke. I took of my waterproof jacket, and Ava hopped onto the bench seating. Ava was told to get down, and then forcibly removed from the seat. When she first jumped up I saw the bar staff look over. As I had the situation in hand nothing was said. A few moment more and she hopped up again. Again she was told to get down and the command was backed up with action. I was thinking 'Dog, you are going to get us thrown out!'. Thankfully, we were able to keep her on the floor. Not too bad for a first time. It is to be hoped we won't have similar problems in the future.
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