Training Again!!

I am doing a lot of training nowadays and it is keeping me out of trouble!! lol.  First is Snicker Doodles.  I am taking her to Petsmart for socialization with dogs and people.  She doesn't bark at dogs but she is uncomfortable around them.  I want her to realize that she is okay.  I won't let them hurt her and she may even have fun playing with them.  Also, she is being cuddled and petted by strangers.  She doesn't like it much but I want to see if she will learn to like it, or if she can at least be less uncomfortable.  If she learns to like it we may pursue therapy dog work with her.  The problem is that she will do what I ask even if she doesn't want to.  I want her to have fun too!!

Pepsi and I went to the conformation class at the fairgrounds.  The Orlando Dog Training Club conducts all kinds of classes for you and your pet.  They are very professional and knowledgeable.  Pepsi got a lot of practice in the ring and I got some pointers.  What he really needs is to be around all the other dogs and to do what is expected of him.  He gets distracted by them and wants to play!!  He did very well, and like any good mummy I gave him lots of play time.  I am very happy with is progress.  I still can't believe how quickly he picks up skills.  He is one of a kind.

This afternoon we are going to check out an assisted living facility to see if Pepsi can make some new friends.  Now that he has is vest and ID it is about time I get out of the house!!  My girls went on a little vacation so I have the time to set up interviews and not have them with me.  Children are not allowed on therapy dog visits so that the team can concentrate on their visitations and not be distracted.  It is a good policy but it is a shame that my girls can't come and visit with folks too.  I think it would be good for them and may have to set something up for them.