Puppy class was a really good one! We "warmed up" with the Name Game and Touch. Amanda was back to teach it. Sherry and she must rotate every 4 weeks. We had Dino the husky and the other husky in class. The other husky is already dog-reactive. It's pretty intense. Zenzi was really tolerant for the first half-hour, but got snarky back after that. I couldn't fault her.
Amanda then went on to have us practice greeting each other's puppies. Zenzi adamantly opposed being attached and abandoned on the tie-down. So Kenlin sat with her while I went off to work with other puppies. Zenzi happily accepted treats from others when she sat to greet. No petting was allowed for the shy puppies, although Zenzi did exuberantly greet Amanda and allow some brief pets.
We then got to do some amazing exercises to help strengthen and limber up sports dogs. #1 was a simple spin by lure in either direction. The next was paws up on your forearm. Then standing up with paws on forearm. Then walking around with paws on forearm. Then walking backwards with paws on forearm. Then sideways steps. While the other 2 puppies did not get past putting their paws up on their owners' forearms and maybe standing up. Zenzi was able to do all the steps in 5 minutes! :) She liked them, too, so we're totally incorporating these into our regimen.
Then we had puppy play time. She interacted a little more today, and was more confident playing with her toy and being chased by other puppies. Definitely progress!
After puppy class, we got to start our Obedience 1 class. We've been permitted to start a month early because of her exceptional smarts, focus, and work ethic. The first day was just review, but the class looks awesome! It's a full house, and there's a gorgeous tri-colored merle Aussie shepherd. Looking forward! :)
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