Great post, thanks.  Resiliency is good!

And sounds like you have an exceptional dog!  I've always loved dogs, and finally am developing a high regard for cats, given me relationship with the two feral dudes that have adopted me.  They bring some honestly and dispassion with their game, not unkind, but aloof until they, on their own terms, want something of me.  They also do very goofy shit, clownish antics as if they have a sense of humor (and particularly enjoy self-deprecating humor). 

Anyway, can we get your dog up to Omega Institute to give a seminar??

M