Week five of dog training. Two weeks left.
Honestly, it has been a pain. The weekly commitment is excruciating, especially since I hate doing things during the week nights. I know, I know I'm getting old. I'd just like to come home and relax (cue hysterical laughter here because that rarely actually happens either).
I have learned and clarified a few things these past few weeks about myself and my dog.
Here ya go:
10. Even if you pay for it, you can not force people or animals to respect your authority. I still have no idea how to command that.
9. My dog will do virtually any trick for a hot dog. I would do virtually any trick for Thin Mints.
8. It is rarely a good idea to wear a fanny pack around your waist. At obedience school, it's the only way to both protect your hot dog ammunition and ensure your dog's rapt attention.
7. A doggie seat belt is only somewhat effective. It does indeed keep your pet out of the front seat, but not from pinging around the back seat.
6. My dog, like my kid has her own opinions and a strong will. Possibly stronger than mine.
5. Dog training instructors take things very seriously. Most of the classes I've felt like I landed in the middle of a Saturday Night Live skit. I may be the only one who sees the humor, but I have entertained myself.
4. I can only remember the names of the bad dogs and not the good ones. I have no idea who the owners are.
3. Two of the tricks Belle has learned are to spin around and to roll over. I see no practical application for either trick, but I was inordinately proud that she could do them.
2. The three main training goals I wanted to accomplish (no jumping, come when I call and no more chewing on me) continue to elude us. Luckily, we also have a shock collar. That will be plan B.
1. Even though she may never be Best In Show or win an agility competition, Belle is still a part of our family now, til death do us part and at six months we all love her despite her occasional naughtiness.
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