This is to introduce Bear, who will be attending the
next Puppy-Kindergarten class. Today was, I think,
his first day with leash and collar, so he should be
accustomed to both by the time class starts--for now
he thought the collar was itchy. He is very bright
but has that glint in his eye--just wanted you to
know.
Today he did his first weave pole (only one), walked
up the plank (balanced on the roll of duct tape, so it
was only about an inch off the ground), did his first
teeter (the plank with the duct tape role in the
center of the board), rolled over, and explored all
the spaces between the ring gates and the wall. He
loved being able to do his puppy hop all across the
ring. And he is not afraid of anything he met
today--new place, mats, metal noises, me, dried liver,
Bil-Jac treats--he thought everything was fun,
especially banging on the empty water dish in the
kitchen.
Lisa, when you get a chance, please tell Bear's human
how you started Ben on tracking. This is the perfect
time for it. Bear already knows how, but he is
finding out that humans are not nearly as smart as he
is.
Wish I could stay here to watch him grow--by spring
break he will be an ugly teenager with a long nose.
But I want it on the record that if for any reason the
human decides that Bear is not the right dog for his
household, I will drive over immediately to get him.
Unfortunately, I don't think that is likely to
happen--the giant paws are already claiming their
territory, and he could not have found a better home.
Have a good class, and keep on reminding the human
students to play--the puppies don't need those
reminders.
Cheers!
