So socializing the puppy, rehabilitating Shaker, obedience with Russ, and praising Music for breathing are essentials. Add into that feeding, walking, playtime, and oh ya keeping house and feeding a family and I need patterns, rhythms and processes.
Keeping that all in mind. Yesterday I leashed up Ella and headed to town to begin my quest of her meeting 100 people and 100 dogs before she is 6 months old. We made 3 stops and she was a trouper in all settings. She let adults and children pet her without jumping on anyone. She even let a couple of people I know well hold her. She also met 6 or so dogs--some big, some small and she was great.
The only issue we had was with the leash--she hates it. When the collar and leash were on she wouldn't move--sat like a rock. Even my best zany goofy shuffle wasn't enough to entice her to move. I had to carry her.
On the training front, we signed up for an advanced class for Russ and a puppy class for Ella. I'll decide after tonight what class Shaker will next attend.
This morning Russ, Shaker and I went for our walk by the river.
There is plenty of play time going on, so much so I decided that a rest period was going to be added to the day. Not so much for the dogs but so I can get some things like dishes, laundry, and mopping done!
So all in all I think we are making progress toward rhythms, patterns and processes.
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