The new training facility did not work out. The trainer seemed ok, however, the facility was very small. There wasn't any room to work the dogs. There were a couple of nasty dogs in Paris' class which made it impossible to even hear instructions. If you did hear instructions, there was no room to move around. I did take Paris to 2 classes. I left the 2nd class very anxious because I was fearful of one of the dogs! When I took Frasier to his class, it was worse. I do realize that everyone is there to learn. Frasier's class was an advanced class and not one person had control over their dog. It was "Finishing School". The dog on our left wanted to kill Frasier. The dog on the right had a muzzle on. There were 12 dogs in a small space. Class started at 6:00 pm. I had gotten my check back and was in my car at 6:01 pm. I would not recommend the place to anyone.

I have not given up! Next I will try Spokane Dog Trainers. The humans go and register on March 31. The trainers will all be there and help decide which class best suits each dog. Then the dogs start school the first week in April.

Good evening. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Paris and I started school today. I really like the new trainer! The facility is very small. It seems this session is on clicker training. Then we go on to other classes to acquire her Canine Good Citizen title. We may have to go somewhere else for Rally O. I will say that the socialization alone was great for Paris.

Have a blessed Sunday.

School Update!!

Paris starts Prep School on February 6.

Frasier starts Finishing School on February 15.

They will be attending a new school so I will probably be more nervous. There are a lot of classes available at the new school so I hope for more continuity. Both dogs will be working towards their Canine Good Citizen titles.

After what I've blogged about my dogs and their personalities, wouldn't you think that if I walked into my kitchen and there was a dog ON my kitchen table that it would be Paris?? Nope. Wrong. It was Frasier. Perfect Frasier. Picture on camera will eventually be posted on here.

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. This will be the first year in my adult life that I am setting "goals". Not resolutions!

1) I want to get to my goal weight. I've lost 48 lbs, and I have 12 lbs left. It has been slow losing lately because of the holidays.

2) I must get more exercise. I am searching for an exercise that I like. I have started running on the treadmill and so far it has my attention! I'll run outside when winter is over. Paris is completely fascinated by the treadmill. She sits right next to it and watches the belt go by! Frasier could not care less; he races back upstairs to be on the lookout for birds.

3) The dogs need more training. The facility where we went last year is great, but in order to get more classes in, it will have to be private lessons. I want them in a class situation, so am considering a different facility.

What are your goals for the year 2010?

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all have a great holiday season.