Say what you will about Zorro, but he is not a crybaby. Denny observed the other day that he's never yelped, not once. If one of us accidentally steps on his paw or his tail, he grunts. I've never heard him make a peep at the vet's, either, even when he's clearly uncomfortable.
This may be a product of his genetics. We've read that border collies are genetically disposed to play hurt: if they're rounding up the sheep they'll ignore all sorts of injuries so they can get the job done.
Warm springlike weather so we're encountering lots of dogs on the path. I'm still working on "look at me" but keeping a safe distance. Yesterday, a guy running with a bulldog came up behind us suddenly and Zorro contained himself, although I have to admit that he may not have had time to react.
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