Filming Scout walking

Filming Scout walking.  Noticing more stiffness in his gait.  The vet recommended a 10 day trial of Rimadyl.

Vacation with the Pups

We had a wonderful vacation with the dogs.  We stayed in a vacation home that allowed pets in Crestone Colorado.   It had a fenced yard which was my top criteria.   We rented a mini van so that everyone could ride in comfort and had a great time hiking around the Sand Dunes.  I'm very happy that we all got to take a vacation together.

Week Two - Basic Obedience

I am so impressed with Indy's progress at home.  The classroom however, was overwhelming.   I am hopeful that over the course of the 6 weeks, she can gain some confidence and participate with the class.  It is rather noisy and there are both students and teachers - so that was a real challenge.

She gave me a couple of default behaviors to look up at me.  And she did a couple of sits - but then a large object fell in the class room. making a loud bang.  That shut her down.  She hid in  the corner and didn't even want treats.  The was disappointing - but I will let her process the experience and hope that next week, she may try again for a little longer.     She got right back with it at home.

She is able to learn at home.  If she isn't able to perform in the class - that's ok.   I just want her to have the experience.

Indy and Scout practice at home.

Indy retreats to a safe corner in the classroom.