Frasier has had his last Advanced Agility class until June 7, when another session starts up. I wish the session would have ended a week earlier; it would have been on a more positive note! I totally messed him up and it showed in his performance. I have to remember to have FUN....don't get too serious! Sheesh.

Paris' 8-week Beginning Home Companion class ended last night. Her Certificate of Completionn is already framed and on the wall in the grooming room. She also had perfect attendance! Her Advanced Home Companion session doesn't start until the week of June 28. It seems that dogs get a summer break.

It is very hard to describe how much fun I am having training my dogs. They are extremely responsive and easy to train. Paris is thriving in obedience. She absolutely loves 'school'. The drive takes about 25 minutes and she is in her crate 'mumbling' the entire drive. When Frasier and I first started advanced agility, I felt like we were both in too deep. However, he has made huge strides of improvement. Last night I actually had 2 people comment that I obviously am working with him during the week....that's not true! He is just learning and loving it week to week. Training classes do take a chunk of my time, but it is so worth it.

Paris had her first training class last Wednesday and she did good! She will definitely benefit from the socialization. She is quick to learn so will do well. Frasier had his first advanced agility class last night. He loved it! I'm the one who messes up! I get focused on him and then can't remember where I'm suppose to go. Sheesh. The instructor tells me that will come with practice. haha

This is going to be a busy Spring!

FRASIER: Frasier starts Advanced Agility classes on Monday April 12. I will probably keep him in Advanced Agility for a few months.

PARIS: Paris starts a Beginning Obedience class on Wednesday April 7. She starts Beginning Agility on Friday June 11.

THE PACK LEADER: Cori meets with her Personal Trainer every Tuesday. She works on Mondays and Wednesdays. Plus takes the dogs to classes and trains them. And will try to go to the gym 3 days a week.

WHEW!

FINALLY! I have finally found a natural chew for Paris. Deer antlers! They don't stink, smell, or splinter. My sister-in-law took me to a doggie store while I was in Southern California last week. I mentioned to the owner that I have a prolific chewer and that I hate giving her nylabones. The owner told me about deer antlers, so I bought a 7 inch long piece. So far, Paris loves it. It's also ok to get them naturally; when the deer shed the antlers. Try to make sure the antler hasn't been laying out in the sun for an extended period of time though. Amazon.com sells them too.

Someone got a haircut. I think I hate it, and I did it to her. I ruined my little girl. Or, does she look like a puppy? She sure acts like a puppy.

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.