WOO HOO I remember once you despaired you'd NEVER be able to take him anywhere, lol. Too bad there are no shots of YOU, as I am sure you were a grinning nut as well. I am SO HAPPY for both of you!!!

Carrots are a great treat. Sugar LOVES carrots, and all fruit. I use the baby carrots, but cut them in 3 for walk treats. I don't want to hang around, I want to reinforce whatever is done well and get on with our walk. Just one more idea.

Mikey does look happy in these photos. Now you can teach him "park" or "reservoir" and when you are getting ready, tell him where you are off to. My dogs know "Slater" (for Slater Park), and "Farm Walk." Lacey starts spinning around, Tasha barks like crazy, they all get SO excited. Then the whole car ride, Lacey whines in excitement a bit, but the others just look out the window -- I swear they want to know the way themselves, lol. Coming home, I tell them "go home" but they all settle down in the car and sleep, so happily tired. I can also tell them "go to the car" and they will head to the car park. You can make a walk a training exercise too!

I wish you and Mikey many happy outings!