Puppy Kindergarten II
Last night we took Moxy to her second puppy kindergarten class. My mom stopped by right before we left and dropped off a nice big fluffy dog bed for Moxy. Unfortunately Moxy got a little car sick on the way over so she looked a bit ragged when we got there. On top of that she was still nervous around the other people and dogs. However, she also appeared a bit more interested and curious about what the other puppies were doing.
Puppy kindergarten begins with playtime. The puppies are taken off their leash so they can play and get to know each other. Moxy still wasn’t ready to play but she did let some of the other dogs come up to her and sniff her. This time Rangi and I were both less nervous so I think that also helped.
Moxy did a better job during the class portion. She is learning the sit and come command. The down command is a bit confusing to her and she was introduced to stay. The instructor brought out a flexible tunnel that the dogs had to go through. Moxy didn’t have a problem with this once she was brought to the entrance. I think her main problem during class is that she is overwhelmed by the other puppies and people.
Rangi and I were both excited at the end of class when she finally decided to play with another dog, Snickers. Snickers’ mom is a really nice lady who has been friendly with Moxy and trying to gently introducer her dog to Moxy. It worked. Both Moxy and Snickers were romping around for the last couple of minutes. Unfortunately it was time for class to end so they didn’t get a lot of playtime. Hopefully Moxy will start the next class in a more playful mood.
When Rangi, Moxy and I got home Moxy settled in her new bed while Rangi and I had dinner. I made lamb stew earlier that day. Rangi and I were watching Moxy sleep and he said, “We have the best looking dog in the class. Do you think the other owners think their dog is the best looking?” I laughed and thought to myself. “Rangi is turning into a real dog person.”
Puppy kindergarten begins with playtime. The puppies are taken off their leash so they can play and get to know each other. Moxy still wasn’t ready to play but she did let some of the other dogs come up to her and sniff her. This time Rangi and I were both less nervous so I think that also helped.
Moxy did a better job during the class portion. She is learning the sit and come command. The down command is a bit confusing to her and she was introduced to stay. The instructor brought out a flexible tunnel that the dogs had to go through. Moxy didn’t have a problem with this once she was brought to the entrance. I think her main problem during class is that she is overwhelmed by the other puppies and people.
Rangi and I were both excited at the end of class when she finally decided to play with another dog, Snickers. Snickers’ mom is a really nice lady who has been friendly with Moxy and trying to gently introducer her dog to Moxy. It worked. Both Moxy and Snickers were romping around for the last couple of minutes. Unfortunately it was time for class to end so they didn’t get a lot of playtime. Hopefully Moxy will start the next class in a more playful mood.
When Rangi, Moxy and I got home Moxy settled in her new bed while Rangi and I had dinner. I made lamb stew earlier that day. Rangi and I were watching Moxy sleep and he said, “We have the best looking dog in the class. Do you think the other owners think their dog is the best looking?” I laughed and thought to myself. “Rangi is turning into a real dog person.”
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