Saturday, March 7, 2009
Wrangler's New Leash
Now that my trainer Laurie has seen the real me, we have been working on the long leash. Mom April found an inexpensive 25 footer. I'm learning that even if she isn't close I should do what she tells me, when she tells me. Mom April hopes that some day I'll even follow her commands without the leash!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wrangler's a Whole New Dog
No pictures to post, just an update. Wrangler's surgery went well (and was very quick). He spent on night at the vet's and then 10 days with the stitches. We haven't seen much change in him, but the trainer says that it can take up to 3 months. He was supposed to take it easy while the first few days, but that was nearly impossible. Basically, we just tried to keep him and the kitty krew separated so he wouldn't try playing with them.
We have still been going to training each week. He does so well on the leash and we are also working on some "Good Canine Citizenship" stuff. Things like sitting politely while someone pets him, walking through crowds, greeting other dogs. He does fairly well on everything except allowing the handler to brush him. He thinks the brush is a toy or something and tries to grab it and chew on it.
The trainer got to see a different side to Wrangler today. We went outside to the fenced area, hoping to work on off leash stuff. He did pretty good at "stay" with his leash removed but once we let him off the leash and sniff a little he would come when called and ran from us. I'm glad he did this because that's the problems we have at home, but the trainer never sees him do anything except being well behaved. We are going to continue working outside with the long leash and also off leash stuff. He does like his trainer now. He went right to her and gave her kisses. Big difference from just a few short weeks ago when he would shake just walking into the room.
We have still been going to training each week. He does so well on the leash and we are also working on some "Good Canine Citizenship" stuff. Things like sitting politely while someone pets him, walking through crowds, greeting other dogs. He does fairly well on everything except allowing the handler to brush him. He thinks the brush is a toy or something and tries to grab it and chew on it.
The trainer got to see a different side to Wrangler today. We went outside to the fenced area, hoping to work on off leash stuff. He did pretty good at "stay" with his leash removed but once we let him off the leash and sniff a little he would come when called and ran from us. I'm glad he did this because that's the problems we have at home, but the trainer never sees him do anything except being well behaved. We are going to continue working outside with the long leash and also off leash stuff. He does like his trainer now. He went right to her and gave her kisses. Big difference from just a few short weeks ago when he would shake just walking into the room.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Frosty Paws Doggie Ice Cream
Mom April found me a new treat at the grocery store. I've decided I love doggie ice cream. I think she bought it for me because she feels guilty. I am going to the vet tomorrow to get "fixed". I don;t think I'm broken so I'm not sure what they are going to do.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Blogger Challenge May 21
This is a challenge I got from Jennifer. Go to your picture folders and pick the 21st picture from the month of May. Post it and blog about it. Here is Mom April's:
Matthew came for a visit. Mom April took him to the new beach area at Joe Pool Lake. After playing in the sand by the water, they went over to playground. Matthew loves climbing, he is all boy. I wanted to go but they don't allow dogs!
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