birthday walking

Was up early this morning to take Grey out at first light. Earlier than I'm used to and especially so since it's my birthday. L had got up extra early to bring me breakfast in bed before I got up and out. That was very nice! Grey and I had a nice calm trot round the alleyway opposite the house. Stress levels were low and he was fairly focused. He's much calmer first thing than later in the day. Hope to continue like this for a few more sessions and then work up to take him for offlead exercise in a few days time when he will have been on the lead for 2 weeks.