Is it January already? Did I miss Turkey day and Christmas? Because it feels like January. It doesn't even feel like December to me, it feels likes bitter cold January/February. On Monday evening I held Landon close as I carried him into school. I didn't want his paws to get too cold on the ground so I carried him. I also didn't want him to take too long. I can carry him faster than he can walk at his current stage.
When Landon's class started he was officially beginning the second half of his puppy school. This week's class featured a really long pop quiz. He did very well. He's getting more comfortable around other dogs. But still somewhat frightened if big dogs start barking too much. That's one thing about him so far, he's not much for barking. I hope that doesn't change as he gets older.
As for the lessons taught on Monday, we added some commands while on leash. Then we had this exercise where I had to call for Landon to come to me but I wasn't allowed to use his name or a command. Yikes, a real challenge. I'm going to blame myself for our inability to achieve the exercise during class time. Not a single pup achieved the exercise successfully though. So we weren't the only ones! Afterwards I kept thinking...Why didn't I use a nickname? Only to then remind myself we've been so focused on him learning his REAL name I haven't progressed to using nicknames with him. Oh well, we'll get it down. Still though that one is on me not Landon, his mommie didn't do very well. But seriously who hasn't been put on the spot in a situation and after it's over and done you ponder what you should have said but didn't? Next week I'll get a second chance!
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