Another Day at Dog School

Howdy Everybuddy

After mum was hypnotised by Otto we headed off to Dog School.  We love it and mum and dad are doing really well with their training.  Sometimes mum can be a bit slow but she's a pretty old girl so we have to give her some encouragement.

It was cold with a little sun.  We are both in Grade 6 now, the top level, and the next thing we can do is Trials.  We're not sure if we will continue with that or not.

Here we are sitting on the plank.  Luckily not walking the plank! 

The obligatory sit, stay and more photos!

The tunnels of fun.

More sit, stay action shots.  

C'mon mum, there's gotta be more than this to take photos of.

Now mum tries to be real sneaky and take our photos while doing a three minute drop stay.

I, Stella, had to run towards her to make sure she wasn't stealing all the treats out of our backpack.

Dad (who helps me with school) gave mum the stink eye hehehe. 

Back in position, and our folks come back to us.

Geez, they are good.  We don't even have to call out "Hey Dad, get back here".  They just come when we blink at them, hehe. 

 Surprise, surprise, another sit, stay photo.  

Mum is just so darn creative isn't she.

Well that's it folks.

Hope your weekend has been good.

No worries, and LOVE, 

Stella and Rory

P.S.  From mum.  Although the dogs are doing well at school, Rory still gets excited when we meet other dogs and can be a boofhead with pulling etc. especially when we see other dogs out walking.  If they are on the other side of the road, he's fine, just if we have to walk past each other on the same footpath.  (Any suggestions gratefully accepted).  Not usually aggressive but just big and excitable.  

In class he is great and ignores the other dogs even when we are doing very close work.  Today another dog at school 'had a go' at Stella during class (some growling/barking and lunging for no reason apparently).  Rory thought he would back her up, (he is very protective of her) BUTT, I managed to keep him under control and was very pleased with myself and they both settled within seconds and were back to lessons.  He's a big boy now but apart from occasional lapses when we meet new dogs, he is an absolute breeze to walk, loves people and I'm very proud of his achievements.  Stella has sailed through from the start as she is totally food oriented.  We are happy with their progress and they love school and we enjoy it too.  They aren't perfect, but they are perfect to us!  

After learning about dear Benny's illness, it makes me appreciate every day with our two characters.  Take care everyone.  Give your dogs/cats/pets an extra cuddle today.

Carol