Modern Dog Blog

Well, as my “official” retirement date draws nearer (July 1st), I find myself piling on the work. This is difficult, because I really don’t know how to not work. I have a dog here for two weeks of training, another two showed up today to board till Saturday, and yet another comes on Saturday for two weeks of boarding. I promised my husband I would stop - it’s like a crack addiction though. I just can’t seem to control it.

Just finished up a two week in board with a boxer puppy, and now have a rescue dog here for two weeks of training. Lucky guy managed to get noticed by someone who was actually willing to pay to send him to school. His name right now is Bear, and he’s a black shepherd type mix with stand up ears and a funny tail. He’s an unbelievably nice dog, very friendly, but a bit socially retarded. And I don’t mean that in a mean way. He’s just way behind. Scared to go in the car, creeps up on light posts and fire hydrants when we go on walks, and everything seems like a new experience for him. He grew up in the country, so I think condo living has him a bit baffled. He’s getting it though, and I think he’ll be a superstar once I’m done with him.

He’s about a year and a half old, and doesn’t know sit. It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with a dog that really had no clue that you can Do Things to Get Treats. We are on day 3 of his training and I’m starting to see some lights start to flicker. I think he will be one of those dogs that once he kind of breaks through that barrier, all the rest will come very easily. So far, we’re working on making eye contact, sitting, and polite leash walking. That’s it. Taking it slow and easy since life is still a bit scary for him.

I’ll post pics as soon as I take some, he’s a cutie, and I’ll keep you posted on his progress.

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by michelle
Filed under: Not my dogs, Pregnancy, Training