A Worrying First

As I often do I took the dogs around the field just the once before going out for the walks today. I sometimes find it useful as it gets rid of excess energy before going onto the track.
Tali toddled around as she does, mooching and rolling .. she does love to roll. But as I crossed over to go through the gate and off the property she paused, looked at me for a few seconds and came home. My stomach churned over, the beginning of different times I guess. Steve was out so I followed her back and let her in to the cottage. It would have been unfair and unkind to make her come for a walk when she made it obviously clear that she didn't want to come, first time ever. We'll see what tomorrow brings ....