Obedience Class

Russ and I are taking a class offered by Misty-Morn Obedience. It is a great class, and I really appreciate her brand of reward, have fun and still have expectations.

Anyway, last night was not a banner night for anyone. Russ was acting all studly dog from his earlier activities. He was watching girls mostly and sometimes me. Sharon (Misty-Morn) had some really great liver treats that got his attention, but well it was short lived. (I really need to find out her source.)

So we were trying some stationary exercises when all bedlam breaks out in the agility class one fence over. This Boxer is running around like a hooligan with a toy in his mouth. Everyone remained calm while they tried to cut him off at the pass and bring some control back to the class. Sharon had us move away from the fence and down our dogs so that we didn't add to the chaos.

While the Boxer is running around in the style only Boxers are capable of a dog fight broke out in the agility class. An English Sheep Dog and a German Shepherd are raising holy *&^%, and the little itty biddy owner of the English throws her body between the fight. Gutsy but seriously what was she thinking. (As I was recounting this to Kathy last night, she said that I would do the same thing if Russ were involved. She may have a point so I won't judge.) But I digress... The tension in the building ratcheted up to the stratosphere.

But Sharon was extremely calm and gave the handlers a simple command--Breathe! We did. Then she shifted the class on the fly, and moved us again. Her calm manner and excellent read of handlers and dogs kept absolute control.

It was reassuring to say the least and one of the many reasons I will remain an active student of Misty Morn Obedience. Thanks, Sharon!