Chapter ten coming at you now

Dog Training 101

We ran through the forest, doing our best to get as far away from the shelter as possible. We eventually cleared the forest line to come across a highway. I thought that we must have been lucky for some reason to find one.

All of us scan the road in order to find some transportation. I heard Bolt saying what was already on our mind.

I then heard Rhino say "Oh I got a big one." We all turned to look at the direction and saw that it was in face a big one. It was a flatbed truck that was carrying a fully constructed house.

I said "Good eyes Rhino." which he replied "You're welcome."

When the truck passed us, I realized that it was moving a lot slower due to the extra weight. It was easy for us to run up next to it. I realized that Rhino would not be able to make the jump so I grab his ball in my mouth and help him up. Bolt and Mittens were quick to follow.

We landed in a kitchen that must have been recently wax because we were sliding right up to the cabinets. We were laughing a bit about the recent adventure we had at the shelter and Rhino was once again back to praising Bolt saying how he couldn't believe that he actually saw a real live super bark.

As he rolled off, I turned my attention back to Bolt. I saw that he was now depressed about something and I was a bit curious to find out what it was.

I said "Hay Bolt, are you alright?"

He shook his head no but before I could ask what was wrong he started to talk to Mittens. I felt a bit of jealousy but dismissed that when I realize that Bolt may not be feeling to comfortable talking with someone who was related to his past self.

So the conversation went to what I wanted to talk about for a long time. I was glad that Mittens didn't tease or ridicule Bolt about his questions. I was also a bit surprised that she knew so much about how to act like a dog.

She decided to go and teach Bolt how to be a normal dog. I offered my assistance which she gladly accepted.

We started at the bathroom where Bolt learns the secret of the second water dish. Needless to say he was freaked out by the idea.

We then moved onto the kitchen where I told Bolt the joy of food that had hit the floor.

"Remember" I said "If it hits the ground, it goes to the hound." He nodded his head and we moved on to the living room area.

I listen to Mittens as she explains the fireplace. I notice that she was talking as if she had experience as she was talking in a memory. Bolt question her experience and I notice that she may have been quick to reply but had stammered a bit which got me thinking that she was hiding something. Before I could ask her about it, we heard a noise.

With my sharp reflexes, I got into an attack position. When I realize that it was an echo I lowered my guard down a bit. I gave a small laugh when I realized that it was Rhino's voice.

We searched the house to find him near one of the vents. He was still going on with his skit but stopped when he saw us. I watched as Bolt put his head next to the vent and smell it. I gave a small smile and turn my head to Mittens. I nodded my head and she nodded back.

I then said "It think that it is time to show you the piece da resistance" Using a very poor French accent.

Mittens and I lead Bolt to a nearby window. I opened it up and said "Go head and stick your head out."

"Why?" Bolt asked confused.

Mittens replied "Just do it."

I saw with reluctance as he step onto the ledge and stuck his head out. Once he did, I notice that all his fear was gone and replace with joy.

I then said "Now stick your tongue out."

He did so without hesitation and was practically beaming with joy at the new experience.

So we now continued our cross country trip. We stopped at a Waffle hut that the truck with the house stopped at. I had Rhino collect a map while I got a bag to hold our personal belonging. While we were busy doing that, Mittens was busy trying to teach Bolt how to fetch. Of course, he was still lost about being a dog but I knew that he would learn in time.

And so the pattern continued. We would take a vehicle that was heading west until it stopped or change directions. We would then take a break and teach Bolt another thing about being a dog. We would also get some food and water at the stop.

Those times were some of the best I had ever had. I notice that the lighting symbol on Bolt chest was fading away due to being out in the elements so much. I was glad as it was a symbol of Bolt change from his old life to his new one.

However, a sense of dread was coming over me. No matter how much I tried to resist it, we were heading straight for Las Vegas.

I was heading home.

Happy Halloween and here is my treat for all you fan who have enjoyed reading so far.

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