Thanks for the comments yesterday!!:)
Today was a harder day for C. Because we have been practicing more with our dog, we need C around so we can practice with him in the threesome, also. C did not want to come into the room. Then, once we were in the room, the trainers gave us a leash and vest so that C could help. But then he was very angry that it was not blue. Or he might have been angry that he wasn't the only one holding a leash. So DH and Nanny S had to take him out. It probably took him 30 minutes to settle down. Since we are now expecting C to stay with us in the room, hopefully tomorrow will go better.:)
Today we learned:
wait (again for going through a door)
jump
up
roll
bed
off
under
shake
(Yesterday, along with all the other commands we also learned "step" and "stay".)
We also had lectures on "Canine Learning Theory" and "Groomer". So we got groom our dogs. They took pictures and video during the grooming and also while we practice walking through doors. Since C was having his tantrum when we were "walking through doors" one of the trainers played C. I wonder if that will show up in the pictures for graduation?
I'm going to keep this short and sweet since we are supposed to be relaxing with the dog and C etc.
Remember to comment, especially my family!!!
Whew, I remember the stress of Thursday. So excited for the first night with the dog, but total exhaustion. But the best thing about tonight is that you get to PLAY, yay! it's so fun. Hint: everyone in our class slept with their dog. Who can resists those kisses and eyes. Lots more for you to learn tomorrow and Saturday, but have fun because the field trips are really great. RELAX! and don't forget to laugh, because it can get a little daunting to always be in training mode. Enjoy your family time together and include the dog in the best parts that you are as a family. Tickle-time, movies and popcorn, whatever it is that makes you smile at night when everything is going just as it should. The dog will complement that and it will be as it should be. Have fun tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCould you give us a hint at which dog you have? Hope today goes better for C.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading about how it is going for you. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt has been neat reading your daily blogs. I did not realize there were more than what you wrote on the first day.
ReplyDeleteYour training sounds intense! Hope the C is doing better today. I can't choose a dog because I don't know enough about how each one interacts with C. It is interesting to hear how things are going. Did you have the dog overnight? We wish you well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing so openly about your family's experience in team training. I can see how your blog might help families on the waiting list better prepare for their team training.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a nice weekend of bonding for C and his new best friend forever.
I haven't had a chance to turn on my computer for a few days, but I'm all caught up now! Sounds like this has been hard and fun all mixed up together! Hope it continues to go well! :o)
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