DDC update

I checked on Moped in DDC. He is doing just fine. Looks like he's running off a lot of energy. That's just what I want him to do. I love seeing him have fun. Today in class we had to say what we love about our dog. We said it was his enthusiasm that we loved. He's so anxious to learn and get our approval and he loves the treats!

Skooter did just fine being home alone. He's outside right now. Of course he's jumped the fence. David had got to get that tie down put in. Skooter won't go out on the 20 foot lead.

On the way over to Moped's class, we had to stop twice because Moped got out of his restraint. I can't wait until those real restraint straps arrive.

I went through all the pepperoni and cheese in Moped's session. That's the first time that has happened. He was so good that he got lots of treats. I still have some goldfish left and I'll use those with Skooter at his training session.

Ruth was very understanding about Moped being a bit behind in class and she let us just do what Moped could do so he would be successful. I think he surprised all of us today. He was far less distracted today than in previous training sessions. Today it finally just clicked for both of us. It felt so good to see him doing the requested behaviors. I can't say how happy I am right now.

Skooter is still out on an adventure. We worry about him when he takes off because we don't know when he'll be back or where he is while he's gone. I know he'll come back, but we really want him to stay in the yard. He'll teach Moped to go over the fence and then we'll have a really bad situation.

Skooter's back.

David yells at the dogs too much and is too physical with them. He's not helping the situation at all. He's making the dogs fear him. That's not Relationship Based Training. It's bullying. He always has an excuse for what he does, but it's just that - an excuse. Skooter cowers around David and I don't want that. Skooter loves David and will sit in his lap and fall asleep, but when David gets pissed because he thinks the dogs aren't minding, he gets meaner than he needs to get.

Checked the web cam again. Moped is doing great. He's playing with another dog. Good, good, good - he's getting out some energy. I really am glad that Lauren suggested DDC for Moped. He really needs the time to full out play.