Puppy in Training

My people have been very naughty by not updating my daily adventures so I'll have to give a synopsis of my latest challenge: Training '08.

I so look forward to Tuesday night's at PetSmart as I get so many good doggy treats and lots of attention. If I'm lucky, I get to sniff at other friends and have quite a party. Part of the time, even though they think I'm just in it for the treats, I take mental notes of what I'm being taught and what I observe the other dogs doing. Last night was really fun. I learned to count and did it quite well. Not only could I count the number of treats left on the floor that I wasn't supposed to touch, I could prove it with my head movement and eye scans. I received so much praise from my instructor and my people. I love praise. This morning I repeated the lesson flawlessly.

Last night I also learned how to sit during a walk. It's pretty easy, especially when treats are involved. My biggest struggle on a walk is I get so distracted with all of the delicious scents and sights. I want to explore all of it. But I realize that my people are working with me and at times I give in to the "loose leash" attitude and let them walk me (secretly I'm walking them).

I also learned how to get all the way down on the floor to follow a treat. They think I'm just laying down on the job, but really those treats just really do it for me.

All of this training is exhausting and I slept so well last night.

Well, off for a run and a sniff.

Bark at ya later!