Coming to the call

I took rent-a-dog out for a walk, this time deciding to take him down to the river for a run off the lead.  We met Mitch and his owner who rather put Archie to shame.  Archie's responses to commands range from half-hearted to indifferent depending on the doggy interests close at hand.  Mitch returned enthusiastically to the whistle.  The rest of the day involved chores, booking a dentist appointment to check on a troublesome tooth and setting up an insurance claim for Mrs TT's lost hearing aid.  At least I think there is cover.