Our 2nd Obedience Class

Hi all!

Tori and I went to our 2nd obedience class tonite. It went much better than the first class. The first class wasn't too bad, but Tori just did not want to pay any attention to me. She was hyper and much more interested in what all the other doggies were doing. So Patty, the trainer, told me I had to bring a much higher value treat that meant more to her than what Hannah or Dylan was doing on each side of her...lol. Don't get me wrong every time Patty came around to us to ask Tori to do something Tori paid attention to her and did what she was suppose to do...BUT...as soon as Patty left to go check in with the other doggies Tori would not pay any attention to me and practice with me. I would hold a treat right at her nose and she would actually look over or under my hand being little miss nosey!! We practiced it all week at home with regular treats and tonite when we went to class I was loaded with little pieces of hot dog and cheese!!!! It worked!! She did very well in class tonite and I am so proud of her. She is still hyper and sometimes it took some time to get her attention focused on me but she was much better and in my opinion she is a little star!!!:p In the 2 classes we have worked on "watch" where she has to look right at me for the next signal, then "touch" where she has to touch my hand with her nose. I'm actually not for sure what the purpose of that is though...lol...just so I know she is close by maybe I'll have to ask Patty again. "Take It" so she knows when she is allowed to have a treat or toy or just anything. "Off" so she knows she is not allowed to touch something. "Leave It" also so she knows she is not allowed to have something and last but not least "Sit" which is done with a single hand signal and no words. Tori does them all! Not always perfect but usually close to it. By the end of the class though she had enough treats and was bored and back to looking all around but this time from the relaxing position of laying on her belly...LOL. She was tired and had enough. I love this little girl and had so much fun with her tonite!!

Thanks for listening!!!....Robin :)

Good job Tori! I'm sure every class will get better, with all the hard work your mom's putting in! Congrats!

Awww! I'm so glad you had such a great time!

Good girl Tori! You sure know how to make mom bring *better* treats to class. ;) :p :D



*cough* I think we need some pictures, young lady.
:p

Woo Woo Woo! Way to go Robin and Tori.
You both get a gold star. :D
I think you are cut out for this obedience stuff Robin.

Good Job Tori!!!! Sounds like you made your mommy very proud tonight! Did you remember to bring the camera?!

oh sweet Tori!!!
I know you will do your momma proud!!

Try some cheese cubes or cut up hot dogs!

Yes, Robin... the right treat always do the trick. I didn't know that before, but now I am prepared. Gigi loves chicken, beef and cheese and maybe hotdog.

Thanks for the nice comments!

I haven't taken my camera yet. I'll ask Patty if it is ok at the next class and see if I can get some pics. Lots of cute doggies. Mine being top dog of course ;) Only kidding :p

The first class was pretty big I think there were 10 -12 dogs there. Last night I think I counted 7. I don't know if people dropped out or couldn't make it. I'm not for sure. I know that sometimes if a dog seems to be having some problems she will talk to them after class and give them private lessons. Anyways...I will try to get pics of all the different doggies. Mine included!

Robin :)

Good girl Tori :D

Is this clicker training? or just praise?

I remember Jasper's first class :rolleyes: he was the same way, they put tables around us to he couldnt pay attention to other dogs :o

I'm sure Tori will keep getting better and better ;)

Atta Girl Tori!!! You need to come over and teach Gully to "Take" Bones for me. :)

Hey Robin! Yep, I've found that the best dogs in class are the ones whose trainer has the best treats. I always take cheese and hot dogs. When the dogs have free time to play, it's an automatic that I've got a group of'em surrounded around me.

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:D

Smokey sez ~

Ahhhh, Yesss... "Furst Grade" in Skewel...
Remember it well!

Furst Klass I wuz HYPER-pup!
*Bouncin* offa walls, lookin EVERYwhere 'cept at Dad!

NEXT Klass Dad wuz "ready"...

1) I only gotz about a HALF-ration at brunch -
so I wuz HUNGREEEEE when we gots to Skewel!

2) Hour affore Klass - we did a buncha Praktiss Drillz -
*Walkin* & *Heelin*, *SITtin*, *STAYin*.
Dad sed dat "took da Edge Off" an *slowed me down* just a bit!

3) Dad had sum purdy GUD Treetz - "Huney Cinnimun Cheereoz" -
MMMMMMM, GUD!

Phunnie thing - Dad "carried" a hand-full a treetz in HIS Mouff - so's he
kuld *pa-Tooie* one in his handpaw reel quick when I needed wun...
PROBLEM wuz when he hadda TELL me sumpin - da mouff-full a Cheereoz got inna way
an he hadda *swallow* em! :p
Dad wuz a lil *green* by da tyme klass wuz ober!
After dat klass - he only stuffed a kuple in his mouff atta tyme!

GUD Treetz are purdy inportant!

4) Oh yeah - he also picked up da Wadder Dish bout 3 a-klok on Skewel Daze -
*I* nebber hadda a *pee* axkadent in Klass! :D

PS:
"Touch" is a drill so's ya "Stay Close" to Dad/Mom,
and enjoy a treet fur stayin close and don't "Fear da Hand".

Keep Havin *PHUNN* in klass, Tori!

/s/ SmokeMutt ;)

Good girl, Tori! I knew you were a smart girl, and holding out for the special treats proves it!:) You are just going to keep getting better and better at your obedience class, you'll be the star pupil! I can tell that your mom is just bursting with pride! Keep up the good work!! :D