Ok, I get it.  Puppies explore the world by putting everything into their mouths.  But Asa is certainly pushing the limits by treating our morning walks like a puppy smorgasbord!  Must he stop and sample every maple tree seed, pinecone and twig that he sees?  Worst yet, why does he insist on licking worms and slugs?!  And don’t get me started on how many of the neighbors’ plants he has tried to consume along the way.  Clearly Asa needs to focus on the task at hand – namely exercising Mom and Dad, rescuing fallen branches, and patrolling the neighborhood for unwelcome intruders such as deer and squirrels!  Obviously I have a lot more training to do with the little guy to make him a well rounded citizen such as myself.  Living with a Golden isn’t easy!