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She passed!

Thursday was our last class day. Or actually it was testing day. We basically went through the exercises that we’d been practicing to see if each dog was competent and steady in each exercise. If so, they passed and earned … Continue reading

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Training for the test

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Cajsa went with me to Spokane to deliver puppies on Sunday. I’m trying to get more practice sessions in on her for her upcoming test on Thursday. We practiced a bit of basic obedience … Continue reading

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Another class

Cajsa and I had our third practice class for the Community Canine Good Citizenship on Thursday. We all met at the only building in town with an elevator! Small towns are unique for sure! We continued our practice of properly … Continue reading

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Another class

Cajsa and I went to our second Community CGC class in town on Thursday. We met at our local North 40 with the other class members. The instructor always starts out with a warm-up session of just the basics to … Continue reading

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Laps dogs

This is what happens when you sit on the floor with a pack of puppies! The little “anti-social”  😜 beasts attack your lap to see who can get the closest. And then some of them decide you are the perfect … Continue reading

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A race

I feel like I just ran a race! My heart is pounding (okay, I admit, I’m out of shape), I had to peel off a layer of clothes because I’m sweating (sorry, TMI) and I’m sure I’m close to my … Continue reading

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The Sentinel

We have a lookout in our backyard. She may be the littlest (of the teenagers) but she is the best watchdog out there. It probably doesn’t help that she’s scared of her shadow, poor girl. (It’s strange how you can … Continue reading

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Class continues

This last week for class we met at the tallest (I think) building in town. It’s a whole three stories! 😉 hehe There is a bank located inside, plus many other businesses. The main floor was busy with activity and … Continue reading

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The second class

The second week of our Community CGC (Canine Good Citizenship) class began at the local farm and feed store in town. This store is animal-friendly (although each business that we visited, the teacher got permission before we went inside). We … Continue reading

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Class time

Last week Dickens started his advanced CGC (or Community CGC) class. To enroll in the Community CGC class a dog first has to pass the basic CGC class. Here is a link that explains the things a dog needs to … Continue reading

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