Tuesday, October 25, 2011

We are saying goodbye to Major, his issues with loud noises have gotten worse and it's finally knocked him out of the running to be a service dog.  He is, however, going to a wonderful family who will love him as much as we do. 

Rosella is working on better position in the moving heel and the stationary heel and side positions.  She was jumpy in the crowd at the pumpkin walk and lost her auto sit altogether.  Her attention was also diminshed, perhaps due to the strong animal/food smells there.  She was stellar in a middle school visit today, no issues.

Graham is still working on attention in crowds as well~it's a really difficult command when the dog is in pack or in a crowd of people.    Looks good in class, no issues at a scary movie last weekend. 

Maxwell is a really serious puppy, loves to work.  He is beginning attention command, walking on a loose leash, auto sit, and down.  Tomorrow is his first visit to school.