So much for security

 I received a gift rawhide.

   Not only was it an outstanding rawhide, of a shape and brand I don't usually get, but it also had great sentimental value, as it had been given to me by Kim and Willy.

    I wanted to keep it with me when I went out to the bluffs, but I knew other dogs would covet it. 

So I engaged protection to accompany me on my walk.  
 

As I had expected, interest in my prize was keen.

Unfortunately, my security detail was not strong at security.  Affable, yes.  But I'd look elsewhere if recruiting for the Secret Service. 

I got my owner's attention and we agreed to hightail it for home.

 

By the grace of God, I made it back to my front door with the rawhide still intact between my teeth.
 

I'm not sure that my bodyguard even knew I had left.