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November 6, 2008

Canine Correction

We have been working with Echo on remaining calm. The park is an especially good place for meeting people and other dogs. Today he was his rambunctious self at the park. However, Arie, a dominant German Shepard, was there to offer some canine correction. After two maybe three times Echo showed respect and exhibited calm behavior. It bordered on fear and avoidance, so we walked next to Arie until he "made friends".

It is true that a balanced pack will work issues out amongst themselves. We will see tomorrow if Echo respects everyone or just Arie. He did seem to offer his pal Kane, another German Shepard, more respect too.

Preparing the monthly puppy progress report offers an opportunity to reflect of the prior month's accomplishments and opportunities. It is also a good time to re-read the puppy raising manual to review the commands that he should be learning. With a renewed focus on Echo, we trimmed his nails, practiced commands, and cradled him (rubbing his paws) until he fell asleep.

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