Training: Our 2nd Session

Today was our second training session with Ellen, but it was June's first solo session.  June was a bit nervous at first, but as soon as we started training, she started having a blast! 

Photo courtesy of Ellen Carey of Greater Coastal Canine Academy

Today we worked on focus training and loose leash walking.  I have to say that my sweet little girl was rocking it.  She really was having fun.  It was so neat for me to watch Ellen show me what to do because June was enjoying herself so much.  She was walking right next to Ellen like a good girl, but the best part was seeing her tail wagging like crazy.  She was having a great time.  

Photo courtesy of Ellen Carey of Greater Coastal Canine Academy

For the first forty minutes, she was attentive and learning like a champ.  At the end of our session, Ellen's husband, Kyle, came in to see how we were doing.  Well, all June wanted to do was play with him and ignore her mommy, so that was the end of the session.  We put her in the car as her consequence for not listening because she wasn't going to be allowed to keep getting treats and having fun if she wouldn't listen.  Even though we ended like we did, I was very proud of my girl.

After we got home, I decided to take Cooper outside and work with him on the leash.  Cooper, although great off the leash, can be quite a puller on the leash.  I took a handful of treats and grabbed the leash.  Coop and I headed outside and started working.  I have to admit that I was one proud mama at how quickly he picked up the lesson.  My notorious puller was walking right next to me like a champ.  I can't wait to show Ellen at Cooper's solo class next Monday!

After Cooper's solo in the backyard, I took June out to reiterate what she learned at school.  At first, you would have thought she didn't have class earlier that day.  Then I remembered what Ellen told me.  I made it fun for her.  Once I upped the fun factor, she acted like a champ! She did three successful commands in a row, so we went back in.  She then went back to her comfy chair.  She was pooped after her fun, yet busy, day!

Once Ben came home, I took him outside to show him what our kids had learned today.  He even took a few photos for me.  He was proud of his kids, too!

Our training started off on a great note.  I can't wait to continue.  I am looking forward to our next lesson!

As always, please consider adopting your next best friend from your local shelter or rescue group.  You most certainly will not regret it!

Thanks for stopping by!

-Laura