Kali started a basic "clicker" obedience class last night. She was a rock star! While she already knew "sit" and to make eye contact with me (rather than nuzzle my hand) to ask for the food in my fist, during class she picked up "down" and learned to ask for the food in my open hand by making eye contact. Doesn't sound like much, but it's hard to not just take the treat in front of your nose, especially when you're surrounded by about 10 other dogs who (for all you know) similarly want the treat!
This week we're practicing these skills (as well as saying nonsense words before telling her it's "ok" to take the food in the outstretched hand so she learns to distinguish between words) and starting on walking nicely by being lured.
Now we're off to sit outside Ike & Jane's for a bit and practice "park & pay" (rewarding her for paying attention to me when she has a number of distractions) before she heads to daycare (click on "feisty fidos" this afternoon or tomorrow morning to watch her).
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