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wolf_Q
11-20-2008, 11:15 PM
Skya's puppy class graduation was tonight. She did really well! It's been hit and miss the entire class, sometimes she did pretty well other times she was more skittish. Tonight was the best she has been (on the last class, go figure). I think bringing Keva may have helped. Also I gave her some of the green hope farms essences I had (bought them for Nebo, didn't use it all). I'm going to continue bringing Keva with me whenever I bring her and just walk around the store a little each time.

She wasn't the best at the lessons (she did them fine at home however) but for her, she really did do well in the class overall. She would do sit, stay, down, and shake (paw) during the class, in the back of the store by the dog food...we stayed away from the front of the store because all of the commotion makes her nervous. She had a hard time with very long stays, but she did well with short stays and me even walking away from her to the end of the isle.

During the class she's taken treats from the trainer most of the time, sometimes the other girl in the class, but she often would spit them out or not take them. Tonight she took and ate treats from every person who offered it to her. Including a few store associates that she doesn't know well. There were a couple other people that came just for the class tonight that she has never met and she actually went up to them and sniffed them. She licked a few people's hands too. This probably all sounds nuts but that was very good for her. I bought big treats after and gave them to the dogs in the car...and she ate that too. Usually she's too nervous to eat anything in the car, even little treats (she's good in the car, just sits there and jumps right in, but you can tell she's out of her comfort zone).

Anyway, she's also 5 months old now and weighs 22.7 lbs. Any guesses on her adult weight? I'm wondering if she may even be smaller than Keva...time will tell I guess. Here are some photos from tonight:


Skya and Remi (they were the only two in the class)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/skyapuppyclass01.jpg

Skya and Keva relaxing after class
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/skyapuppyclass02.jpg

With her certificate
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/skyapuppyclass03.jpg

With a new toy to celebrate
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/skyapuppyclass06.jpg

And with me lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/skyapuppyclass04.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/U2Q/skyapuppyclass05.jpg

Zippy
11-21-2008, 12:01 AM
Congrats Skya :)
You are a little cutie.

Cinder & Smoke
11-21-2008, 12:13 AM
Skya's puppy class graduation was tonight. She did really well!

Tonight she took and ate treats from every person who offered it to her.
Including a few store associates that she doesn't know well.
... other people that came just for the class tonight that she has never met
and she actually went up to them and sniffed them.
She licked a few people's hands too.

A regular lil Social Butterfly! :)

I'll bet she warms up to most everyone if given some additional pleasant "meet & greets".
Sounds like *treats* help, too! ;)

Congrats to The Graduate and her Proud Mom!

:love:

BC_MoM
11-21-2008, 12:20 AM
I understand what it's like to have and work with a fearful dog. Those are AMAZING breakthroughs for you and Skya! Is there another level of classes you can take with her at the store? They would probably be excellent for her.

CountryWolf07
11-21-2008, 12:32 AM
Whoo hoo!!! Go Skya!! :)

anna_66
11-21-2008, 05:06 AM
It's really great to hear that she has such a terrific night. Makes you feel like your making progress doesn't it?!

CONGRATULATIONS SKYA!!!

chocolatepuppy
11-21-2008, 05:10 AM
Congrats Skya, good girl!:D Amy, when I first took Layla to school all she did was sit and drool for seven weeks, seriously.:rolleyes: On her last week, she showed signs of opening up so I continued to take her, four classes, so far.;) It's amazing how much it helped! She's still afraid of things, I suppose she always will be, but nothing like when we first started.:)

ramanth
11-21-2008, 07:48 AM
Congrats Skya!! :D

Shelteez2
11-21-2008, 07:53 AM
I'm glad she did well. Since no one else has guessed I will say that she will be 45-50 pounds when she is an adult. :D

Freedom
11-21-2008, 08:59 AM
HOORAY SKYA!! I LOVE that photo with her certificate, the head tilt is adorable!

Well, that answers my comment in the other post from Nancy's reading, about having her in a class. I didn't realize you already were in one! I bet with time, and patience form you, and Keva for her security blanket, she will develop into a wonderful calmer young lady.

Taz_Zoee
11-21-2008, 09:15 AM
Woo Hoo!! Way to go Skya! :D

That's great that having Keva there helped her so much. :)

I'm going to guess her to be between 40 and 50lbs as an adult. She is a month younger than Taggart and he is a little over 10 lbs heavier. Of course you never know. I might have a monster on my hands when he grows up. But I have a feeling Skya will be much more petite.

pitc9
11-21-2008, 01:54 PM
Yeahhhh Skya!!
We all knew you could do it sweetie!

Husky_mom
11-21-2008, 02:05 PM
congrats Skya!!.. you look so proud....awww.... and you are so BIG!:eek:

cyber-sibes
11-21-2008, 02:35 PM
:love:Congratulations Skya! :love:

She is quite the little cutie, isn't she? She's really getting big now, too! Pretty girl.

cassiesmom
11-21-2008, 03:05 PM
Yay, Skya! Happy Graduation! I have no idea how big you will be, but I know you will always be very beautiful! Those blue eyes of yours just do me in!

MoonandBean
11-21-2008, 05:29 PM
Stop it already...I just can't take the cuteness!!!!!!!!! :love:

Reachoutrescue
11-21-2008, 05:54 PM
OMG! Skya is so pretty! Congrats Skya on graduating!!! We are so proud to have you as a PT pup!!!!

luvofallhorses
11-21-2008, 06:30 PM
Congratulations, Skya! :D She's sure a cutie, Amy! :love:

*LabLoverKEB*
11-21-2008, 08:55 PM
Congratulations miss Skya!!! You did it!:)

K9karen
11-21-2008, 09:39 PM
Good Job Skya!!!! Mz Logan told me to tell Skya that you don't want to be *too* perfect in puppy class. After all, you'd be considered a show off (:p:p:p). Much better to keep the hoomans on their toes and show your stuff in the privacy of your own house! :D That's what she did to me, naturally, so I could be totally embarassed and feel like a dunce in front of everyone.

Mz Logan LOVES your new toy too! Congratulations gorgeous girl!

Amy..Geesh, girl! Your hair grows FAST!!!!

cmayer31
11-23-2008, 10:00 PM
Congrats on making it through puppy classes, Skya!

critter crazy
11-23-2008, 10:47 PM
Congrats Skya!!!:)

Kona & Oreo's mom
11-25-2008, 09:18 AM
Congratulations, Skya! You've made great progress. You are such a smart and pretty girl!

4 Dog Mother
11-25-2008, 09:48 AM
Congratulations Skya!

And Mommy too!

lute
11-26-2008, 03:44 PM
Congrats Skya! All that hard puppy work paid off! Idk, she's not going to be very big at all I don't think. At 5 months Gracie was already 35lbs. She was about 55 as an adult.