Thor & Jessie

Meeting Mara

Jessie and Thor got to hang out with Mara some tonight. They did very well with her. Thor got a little excited and wanted to play a little rough but he was easily controlled with the collar. They even did some obedience with Mara sitting on her place watching.

Hanging Out on "Place"

They are enjoying their "place" command. They hang out in the house on their beds. They are learning to stay there even if there are distractions or if I leave the room. They have also done well with Mackenzie, as she is a big distraction.

Hanging Out on "Place"

They are enjoying their "place" command. They hang out in the house on their beds. They are learning to stay there even if there are distractions or if I leave the room. They have also done well with Mackenzie, as she is a big distraction.

Jessie and Thor in Training

Jessie and Thor are doing very well with the beginning work in their obedience. They are adapting nicely and within just a few minutes I had them walking beside me on a loose leash. It is apparent that they have had some basic training. They do remember the commands that you have already taught them. Now it is just changing it so that they understand the commands under different circumstances. We have worked on walk on a loose leash, "come on", sit, down, stay, place, and wait at the door. They are doing well with all of the commands. I anticipate that they are going to do very well with their training.

A Short Video of Henderson

Here is a short video clip of Henderson. He is much more controllable. He still gets a little nervous around things, but hopefully you will now have more control over him when he does.

More Pictures of Henderson

Here are some more pictures of Henderson.

Hendersom and His Place Command

Henderson is doing well with his "place" command. He has learned to stay on his place while in the house, hanging out with me in the office or while I am cooking dinner in the other room. He has learned that "place" can mean his bed, a bathmat, or even the bench outside by our garden. He is also learning to wait at the door before coming in or going out. Today, we took Henderson completely off leash. He is now doing all of his commands without a leash. He is enjoying himself with the other dogs too. He gets to run around the yard and play, but he must also follow his commands even if the other dogs are still playing.

Henderson Continues Training

Henderson is doing well with his training. He is learning what is expected and is following his commands. He is doing very well with his "place" command. He can now heel, sit and down without the assistance of the leash. On occasion, he still gets a little nervous about some things, but we just make him work through his fears and it seems to be helping him. When he becomes confused or nervous about something, we utilize the leash and guide him into what is being asked. This will be something that you can do when he comes home to help him understand what you expect of him as well. He also works very well with treats and we will occasionally use them as a reward during training.

Henderson Starts Training

Henderson has begun his training. He is doing very well with adapting to everything here. He is learning to heel, walk on a loose leash, sit, down and stay. He is a very smart dog and is picking up the commands easily. It is apparent that he has had some basic commands taught to him at some point in his life. He is a little nervous on occasion, but for the most part, is doing very well. We are showing him how to be a pack member and he is very receptive to it.

Trevor Just Playin' Around

The other day I just took a little clip of Trevor playing around with the other dogs. I would call him over and have him sit and down while the other dogs were still walking around him. He is very responsive with the collar and is listening well. He still gets nervous around Mark. He will still try to get out of doing as asked, if he fearful of something, but with persistence, he will perform his command despite his fears.

A Tribute to a Friend

Shadow came in for training with us April of this year. She was a very big, beautiful and very loving Rottweiler. You can find her blog in our earlier posts. We enjoyed working with her and getting to know her wonderful owner, Connie. Connie has become, what I consider, a very dear friend. I thank Shadow for that.

Connie sent me an email last week to tell me some very sad news. Shadow got sick and passed away suddenly at the vet's office on September 27th. We are not sure what killed Shadow but it is suspected that she ate a poisonous plant or mushroom. This was very devastating for Connie, as anyone could imagine. Shadow was a wonderful dog and became an even better companion to Connie over the last several months. We all will miss Shadow, but we hope that God will have her waiting on Connie at the Rainbow Bridge.

RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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Trevor is Progressing

Trevor is progressing. He is heeling nicely and is much more controllable. He still has some nervous tendencies, but I am able to keep him under much more control when he becomes fearful of something.

Today, Mark did a short video of me a Trevor. He is doing much better. He is now only dragging a 6ft leash. Soon he will be completely off the leash. We sat out by the newly constructed Fire Pit today with Trevor and our dog Athos. He seemed to be comforted around Athos and was not bothered by Mark like he normally is.