Puppy class

This morning we had our first puppy class. Skye got really excited when she saw the other dogs on the field, although she found the bouncy golden retriever puppy a bit overwhelming. Still, the training went really well. Our trainer, Steve, explained very clearly what he wanted us to do and how to use clicker training to tackle all kinds of training challenges. We worked on introducing the clicker, getting your dog's attention, walking on the lead without pulling and holding your dogs collar for a few seconds. Skye did pretty well, even though she was quite easily distracted at times. Especially by the westie puppy right next to us. She would really like to play with him.

After the training we drove back home and Skye immediately fell asleep in her crate. And at home she did some more sleeping, which gave me some time to read the hand-outs we were given. There is lots to do for the next lesson!

This afternoon we practised a few of the things we had learned. Skye worked quite well here at home, without all the distractions of the training field. And it was a good opportunity to have her eat her meals. Skye is a bit of a fussy eater, but with the clicker her bowl was empty in no time!!

(As I am typing this, Skye woke up and weed on the newspaper instead of outside. Aaargh, I was too late again!! I just have to watch her so well.)