Adapting

It is human nature to adapt to a new situation. Some of us do it easier and some struggle. It is also a dog's nature to adapt. The snowstorm has filled my backyard two feet high. Normally Shelby is walked on a leash through the backyard. He likes to walk the perimeter a few times before he goes. Back and forth, back and forth. After the snow it was impossible to clear the yard so the best we could do was make a "runway" that was 2 feet by 10 feet,  20 square feet as opposed to 1800 square feet of walking space. Since yesterday he walks out and does what he needs to in two minutes within the 20 feet. He knows he has no choice and has adapted.