AN: Here's Chapter 2 guys. I promise I'll do a better job of proof-reading this one. I was tired when I posted the first chapter. But, I'm pretty sure they're only mistakes a perfectionist like me would notice. Haha. Anyway, Chapter 2...
Gunner's first week at home was a busy one for the Clancy family. Aiden was having a blast teaching his new best friend tricks, but for Melinda and Jim it meant middle of the night potty breaks since it wasn't safe for Aiden to go out in the dark alone. It was like having a newborn again, but it was worth it to see the light in their son's eyes. Aiden woke up bright and early. He had to let Gunner outside to go potty and then wait for his parents to wake up so they could go for their morning walk. "I want to do trick training while we wait." The young boy decided aloud. He quickly got dressed and quietly headed downstairs to let Gunner out of his cage. "Mornin' Gunner! You wanna go pee buddy?" Aiden asked the puppy. When Gunner whined in response, Aiden took him out in the front yard on his leash to do his business. The young boy gave his dog a treat just like his Mama told him to after Gunner went potty and then brought the energetic pup inside with him. "Okay buddy, listen. We're gunna do sit again and then you're going to learn down today." Aiden explained to the puppy in front of him. When the only response he got from Gunner was a head tilt, the young boy smiled and lured his 9 week old friend into a sit with one of his tennis balls. "Good boy!" The five year old congratulated as he scratched the dog's ear. "Okay, Gunner...down." Aiden spoke this time with more focus and moved the ball downwards until Gunner's paws and chest hit the floor. "Good dog, Gunner! Go get it." Aiden cheered as he tossed the ball away for the young pup to chase. As Gunner eagerly brought the ball back to his boy, Jim and Melinda descended the staircase.
"Wow Aid! Looks like Gunner's doing great." Jim spoke to his son, sounding impressed. Aiden grinned widely with pride shining brightly in his eyes.
"Thanks dad, he's a smart boy."
"It looks to me like you're both smart boys." Melinda spoke up.
"Thanks Mama!" Aiden responded gratefully. Melinda smiled and ruffled her son's head of floppy hair.
"Welcome bud, now let's go eat."
"Okay, I'm just going to put Gunner in his cage first." The young boy started. "I only want cereal so we can get him outside for his walk!" Aiden yelled over his shoulder as he led his dog away to his crate. Jim chuckled.
"Alright buddy. Captain Crunch?"
"Yes please!" Aiden yelled across the house as he locked the crate door. His parents made their way to the kitchen and Jim started to prepare Aiden's cereal as Melinda poured his orange juice. The energetic five year old made his way to his seat at the table minutes later and began happily munching on his breakfast. Jim started to prepare bacon and tomato sandwiches for himself and his wife and once the food was ready they started to eat as well. The small family finished their food and got ready to head outside for their walk. Aiden runs over to Gunner's cage, opens the door and clips his leash to the collar so they can sit and stay before they hit the neighbourhood. "Gunner, sit. Stay." Aiden ordered his puppy. Once the dog obeys his commands the five year old smiles and opens the front door. He steps out first and asks Gunner to follow. "Come boy." Gunner gets a pat on the head for listening. Melinda and Jim share a look and smile as they join hands and start walking down the driveway, Aiden and Gunner in front of them. After five minutes of walking nicely by his side, Aiden decides to run with his dog-they're both high energy little ones after all. "Come on Gunner, let's go." Aiden encourages the retriever. The two of them start to jog together at a good steady pace. Aiden giggles joyously as he watches the Golden's ears flop as they jog. The young boy stops and tells the dog to sit. Gunner does as he's told and Aiden produces a treat from his pocket. They turn around so they can head home again. As soon as all four walking partners hit the driveway Aiden and Gunner race to the front porch. "Good boy! You wanna go play, huh buddy?" The youngest Clancy asks aloud. Gunner lets out a little yip and Aiden giggles. "Okay!" They head indoors so Gunner can get fed before they play fetch in the backyard. The young pup gobbles down his food like he's never been fed a day in his life, this action causes all of the human pack to laugh in earnest. Once he's done, Gunner takes a few generous gulps of water and then Aiden runs towards the back door of the house with his Golden Retriever hot on his heels. Jim chuckles right before Melinda speaks.
"Those two really love each other, don't they?" Jim nods in response and heads outside to sit and watch his son playing with his puppy.
AN: There's Chapter Two! I hope you're enjoying how this story is coming along. I'll be honest, I have no plan when I write this. I just get inspiration and I'm just as surprised as you guys at the end result. R&R please!