This speaks to the first dog I had as an adult.

I guess I would have realized I should have chosen a different breed. I chose an Airedale and had no clue as to how much exercise and what type of exercise this breed would require. Had I known that, I guess you could say that I would have found a way to provide that type of exercise and mental and physical stimulation that she needed. Had I realized that this was part of *the problem* I also would realize that two years was not sufficient to makes things *work* with her. I should not have taken on the responsibility of a second dog when things were so harried with the first one. (I was looking for the emotional attachment I didn't have with the first one.) I would have gone back to the breeder for more direction and advice and if it still was not feasible for me to keep her, I would have taken her back to the breeder instead of rehoming her myself.

I can't believe how many awful mistakes I made! It makes me cringe to think of them and ever so sad and regretful to this day, thirty years later.

Candy, I did love you. I am ever so sorry for my mistakes You were an amazing dog in your own way. I hope I will meet you at the RB one day and that you will forgive me.