Taking it sneezy.

• Firstly, you should read this so you know what these posts are all about.
• The first day with Ike
• Day 2 of training.
• Day 3 of training.
• Day 4 of training.
• Day 5 and 6 of training.
• Day 7 of training.
• Day 8 of training.
• Day 9 of training.
• Day 10 of training.
• Day 11 of training.
• Day 12 of training.

I was the priority today; This entire process is particularly difficult so although Ike needed to be taken care of, I needed to ensure I did a few things that helped me relax so that I was prepared for the week ahead. I asked on Twitter this morning if anyone could suggest sessions in Cork for this afternoon and the response was overwhelming! Within an hour I had well over fifty replies and the plan for the day was set. I went to a pub called Charlie’s for around three O’clock. The session was very nice. The instruments there were two Banjos’, one accordion, one guitar, one fiddle, one flute four pipers and three Bodhran players. Yes. You read that right. Four pipers! This is very strange but it was very nice. That kind of situation has the potential so being a bit loud and harsh but it seemed like everyone enjoyed it. It was exactly what I needed. After four hours of playing music and meeting loads of new people I was relaxed as I could possibly be.

Before going to the session I took Ike out for a while. I didn’t go far. Obviously I was restricted to the grounds of the centre so I took him to the garden at the front. I seriously think this would have been a lot more difficult if this simple facility wasn’t there. This was great for him. It gave him the opportunity to blow off some steam and he had a nice play as well. I was happy he had the opportunity to stretch his legs at some stage today. For a big dog such as Ike it’s a little unfair to keep him inside for the entire day. Especially considering he’s so full of energy when he actually decides to get off his behind.

Today has been particularly quiet so that’s all I will write for the moment. We are taking it easy tonight in preparation for tomorrow’s work. We have a lot to do over the next four days.

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