Rusty unleashed Tyler for the first time.
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The park was empty. The sun
was setting on another glorious spring day in California's
Central Valley.
Rusty enjoyed taking photos
of Tyler without a leash restraining his movements.
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Rusty hoped that the bond with his dog was strong enough
that they could also go off leash out in the vast
orchards they often explored together. That would be a
perfect place for Tyler to run free because there were no
cars, children, or other dogs.
Yeah, that was something to look forward to.
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Tyler liked the freedom of being "off leash". This
was not just a baby step. It marked the maturity in the
relationship of dog and handler.
As Reggie said - they were a "bonded pair." Rusty & Tyler.
Tyler & Rusty. Bonded together.
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They played tug of war.
That was always a good game!
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Rusty felt happy to see his young dog free from the tangling
hassle of a leash.
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Tyler played with his eBay raccoon pelt ($4.95).
He rolled in the grass as Rusty took more photos.
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Rusty realized that the leash
between himself and his dog was now one comprised of love,
respect, and trust.
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Tyler
had earned Rusty's respect.
Rusty worked hard every day to be worthy of the bond between
them. The bond between man & dog was so real
that Rusty
received images in his head from Tyler.
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